Heron to Host Blood Drives in Support of Orlando Pulse Nightclub Victims

The blood drives for the Orlando shooting victims will take place July 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.


ORLANDO, Fla. – Heron Home & Outdoor will host a OneBlood drive at each of its eight locations across Central Florida. The company aims to do its part in assisting OneBlood with maintaining the blood supply for the Pulse Nightclub victims who continue to fight for their lives. In addition, the company says it is committed in continuing its yearly blood drive in an effort to keep up the supply for the Central Florida community. 

“Never did any of us ever think that we would experience the tragedy we did a few weeks ago,” said Greg Clendenin, CEO of Heron Home & Outdoor. “When we heard that there was a low supply of available blood to begin with, we wanted to immediately act but knew there would be a need as the weeks and months progress. Moving forward, we’re going to play our part as good corporate citizens to host a yearly blood drive to help OneBlood keep up their supply.”
 
The blood drive will take place on Thursday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heron Home & Outdoor’s corporate office located at 2114 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL, 32703. Those interested may call Cherissa Vandergriff at 407/478-6915 or email cvandergriff@myheronhome.com to reserve a time.
 
Heron has also partnered with FASTSIGNS of Casselberry, Fla. to provide a #OrlandoStrong bumper sticker to those who come out for the blood drive. If someone is unable to participate, the complimentary bumper stickers are available now to pick up at any of the Heron locations and FASTSIGNS of Casselberry listed below between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday:
  • 2114 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, Fla.  32703   
  • 4631 35th St., Orlando, Fla. 32811  
  • 1135 E. North Blvd., Leesburg, Fla. 34748
  • 148 N Yonge St., Ormond Beach, Fla. 32174
  • 610 Kane Ct., Oviedo, Fla. 32765
  • 400 Specialty Pt., Sanford, Fla. 32771
  • 816 N. Hoagland Blvd., Kissimmee, Fla. 34741
  • 1476 N. Goldenrod Rd., Ste. 300, Orlando, Fla. 32807
  • 915 State Road 436, Casselberry, Fla. 32707 (Fast Signs of Casselberry)
“We’re doing our part in keeping the movement progressing,” Clendenin said. “A few of our own employees were directly impacted by the tragedy, so we feel this is the least we can do to continue our support of them and everyone else involved, and as a locally-based company.”