The Catskill Chronicle

MONTICELLO, NY (February 2, 2012) – Thunder 102, The American Red Cross and Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) once again sponsored the Thunder Blood Bowl, which helped to facilitate local blood donations for the American Red Cross. The Thunder Blood Bowl took place at Monticello Casino & Raceway on Thursday, January 26.

The Thunder Blood Bowl has established itself as one of the largest blood donor drives held in Sullivan County and surrounding communities. There were hourly giveaways of Thunder 102 Prize Packs featuring CDs, t-shirts and other items from various Nashville recording artists and one lucky winner received a “Take Out Super Bowl Party” from Dutch’s Sports Bar and Café in Rock Hill.

“The response of our listeners to the needs of others in Thunder Country has always been phenomenal,” commented Paul Ciliberto, General Manager and host of Ciliberto & Friends, “In spite of some nasty weather, almost 100 of our ThunderHeads came out to help their neighbors!”

The 6^th Annual Thunder Blood Bowl raised 71 units of blood and had seven first-time donors.

In addition, the Pre-Game Party blood drive held at Catskill Regional Medical Center raised approximately 23 units of blood.

Thunder 102 and its parent company, Bold Gold Media Group, were honored in 2007 as Outstanding Sponsor of the Year for their work with the American Red Cross Blood Services. Thunder 102 asks its listeners to support the American Red Cross by giving blood at local blood drives. In addition, the Thunder 102 American Red Cross Minute keeps its listeners apprised of upcoming blood drives, which helps raise awareness for the need for blood donation throughout its listening area.