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Congratulations Fire and Ice winners!

Thanks to all those who have Committed for Life and donated in July! All individuals who donate or attempt to donate during the month of July will be entered in the “Fire and Ice” giveaway, in which weekly winners will be randomly selected to receive “Chill & Grill” sets from Houston Coca-Cola. At the end of the month, one grand-prize winner will be selected to receive a “Circle of Life” pendant from IW Marks Jewelers, and another will receive a Weber grill.

 

Week 1: Amyee Byrd of Sweeny, Texas

Amyee Byrd of Sweeny is a new donor who recently chose to Commit for Life and help save lives on an ongoing basis. Her second blood donation ever qualified her to win a “Chill & Grill” set from Houston Coca-Cola. She is excited not only about her win but also about her life-saving commitment.

 

Week 2:Heath Melton of Katy, Texas

Heath Melton of Katy began giving blood when he was in the military and continues his commitment by donating with his company, KB Homes. He is a Commit for Life donor who values donating because he says it’s a small contribution that makes a big difference. He was awarded a “Chill & Grill” set from Houston Coca-Cola.
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Week 4: Andrew Young of Katy
 
Andrew Young of Katy first started donating blood when he was in high school, and today he Commits for Life because he sees the need firsthand in his career as a police officer. He continues his commitment by donating platelets and plasma at the Katy Neighborhood Donor Center. His July donation qualified him to win a "Chill & Grill" set from Houston Coca-Cola.
Grand Prize Winner #1
 
Juan Duque of southwest Houston is the proud owner of a new Weber grill, thanks to his commitment to saving lives this summer. He donates platelets and plasma at the Bill T. Teague Neighborhood Donor Center and has been giving blood since he moved to Houston three years ago. Previously, he lived in New York and donated there. He says he started donating after the death of a close friend to help ensure that others' lives would be saved.

 

 

Updates to come as more winners are announced!