A message to our Evergreen Vision Clinic Community:

This summer our family learned that our daughter Marren has leukemia. Even though her prognosis is good, we would switch places with her in a second, however, that is not the journey we are on.  In our daughter, we have witnessed the strongest, toughest person we have ever known. She amazes us every day, and if positive attitude contributes to positive outcomes, we are all good. Although at thirteen she has lost her hair and her current social calendar, she is handling it with grace and acceptance. We have some pretty challenging months ahead, but she is one tough kiddo, and we know as a family we will come out of this stronger. We have been humbled by the outpouring of support from our family, friends and our community. Even in this most nightmarish of times, we have felt blessings. For those of you who have been praying for us, we have felt that as well. We have also had so many people reach out to us asking what they can do to help.  As a family we decided that the best way people can support us at this time is to donate blood. She has been the benefactor of so many donated pints, we would like to help others. That is why we are setting up both an in person as well as a virtual blood drive in Marren’s honor. These donations will go to various hospitals around Colorado, and the country, depending on donation sites to help others in need of blood transfusions.

To donate blood IN PERSON on Tuesday, October 11^th from 12-4pm, at our office in Evergreen you may follow this LINK. Please note, spots are limited for in person donations.

To donate blood for our VIRTUAL drive, you may follow this link and donate to any Vitalant in the country: VIRTUAL LINK *See our Facebook page for nationwide location sites*

Tuesday, October 11^th will be our official blood drive day and our big “push” to raise blood for Marren’s drive, however, you may revisit the VIRTUAL link at any time in the future to donate as well.

If you are unsure if you are able to donate blood, you may visit the Vitalant website for more eligibility requirements.

Thank you for all of your out pouring of love, positive thoughts and prayer.

Dan and Gretchen Hock