Since 2006, Friends of Strong has sponsored 433 blood drives at various Â鶹ÊÓƵfacilities in our region, allowing the American Red Cross to collect 23,972 red blood units and help more than 72,000 local patients. As a result of their long-standing commitment and sponsorship, FOS and Â鶹ÊÓƵhave been named recipients of the 2019 Samuel J. Stabins Blood Services Award.