Every hour counts when a tragedy or emergency situation occurs.
The shock and grief of that accident are still with us here at the Center. So is the keen sense of appreciation and gratitude to the literally thousands of people who came to our aid so that we could aid the student victims of that accident. Over 1500 units of blood were donated in five unforgettable days just before Thanksgiving-1999. Donors waited up to three hours in the Center to donate blood and their patience was remarkable. Community and state officials like Lt.