Representatives with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross recently presented Geoffrey Roche with the Sponsor Recognition Award on behalf of Pocono Medical Center.

The Sponsor Recognition Award honors blood drive partners that provide exceptional leadership and personal dedication to the Red Cross," said Veronica Torres, district manager, donor recruitment department for the Northeastern Pa. Blood Services Region. Since 1969, Pocono Medical Center has helped ensure the success of their blood drives by doing publicity, recruiting and scheduling donors and creating innovative ways to make blood donors feel appreciated.Pocono Medical Center was given a 2015 goal of collecting 650 pints of blood through hosting a series of Red Cross blood drives. The organization exceeded that goal and collected a total of 656 pints at 31 community blood drives.For more information about hosting a blood drive or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org.