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Sympathy and Outreach

Plan 9 employees wish to express our deepest sympathy to everyone affected by the recent tragedy. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have suffered. For those receiving this note, we hope you are well and safely with your families.

Saturday, September 15th all Plan 9 locations donated 10% of all sales to the American Red Cross.

Donation jars for the American Red Cross will be at all Plan 9 locations and we will match all contributions. For direct donation information, visit http://www.redcross.org, or call:

1-800-HELP-NOW (1-800-435-7669) English speaking
1-800-257-7575 Spanish speaking

You can also mail a donation to the American Red Cross, designating "Disaster Relief Fund" on the memo line of the check, at the American Red Cross, PO Box 37243 Washington DC 20013.

Also, Thursday, September 13 at the Canal Club was ROCK-IN-NEED for the victims and relief efforts of tuesday's Tragedy in NY, DC & PA Thursday, Sept. 13 at the CANAL CLUB (1545 E. Cary St. Richmond, VA) - www.thecanalclub.com 804-643-CLUB featuring CHAD & Friends, including members of Fighting Gravity

ALL PROCEEDS HAVE GONE to benefit the RED CROSS and VIRGINIA BLOOD SERVICES who was on hand to do sign-ups for the urgent blood drive

We also encourage everyone to donate blood to replenish that which was used for disaster victims. Here's a list of locations you can visit this week:
RICHMOND:
2201 Westwood Ave., 8am-9pm, through Friday, Saturday 9am-4pm
9200 Arboretum Pkwy, Suite 102, 8am-9pm thru Friday
Innsbrook Shops, 11am-9pm thru Friday
James Center 8am-4pm thru Friday
Chester Walmart, Thursday 1pm-7pm
Virginia Center Commons, Thursday 1pm-7pm
Chesterfield Towne Center, Friday 12N-7pm
Hopewell High School, Saturday 12N-6pm
Additional information is available at 359-5100

CHARLOTTESVILLE:
Charlottesville Fashion Square Friday 9/14 - 10:30am - 6pm
Crutchfield Corporation - One Crutchfield Park - Tuesday 9/18 - 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm
Region Ten Community Services - 800 Preston Avenue - Weds. 9/19 - 10am-3pm
Peter Jefferson Place - 630 Peter Jefferson Parkway - Thurs. 9/20 - 10:30am-1:30pm

Or Call 977-8956 or visit http://www.vablood.org/cville.html

HARRISONBURG:
JMU Convocation Center - Saturday 9/15 - 12noon - 6pm
Valley Mall - JC Penney Court - Wednesday 9/19 - 9am-3pm
North Garden Fire Dept. - Thursday 9/20 - 4pm-7pm

Other Central Virginia areas:
Augusta Medical Center - 540-332-4526 by phone or http://www.vablood.org/augusta.html
Crozet Fire Station on Rte. 240 - Tues 9/18 - 1:30pm-7pm
Culpeper - Church of Latter Day Saints, 420 Willow Lawn Dr. - Tues 9/18 - 3pm-8pm
Gordonsville - Gordonsville Baptist Church, 303 W. Gordon & High Streets - Fri. 9/21 - 2:30pm - 6:30pm

The Virginia Blood Service says it especially needs medically trained volunteers during regular business hours. Please arrive anytime after 7:30 a.m. Please bring a photo. ID and your medical credentials. Your assistance is much appreciated. Thank you for your support.

Website: http://www.vablood.org

Most of the news sites (msnbc.com, cnn.com, etc.) have further links for other donation avenues, as well as information on hotlines to call.