Rutland in Rutland County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

The Gift-of-Life Marathon

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2023

1. The Gift-of-Life Marathon Marker

Inscription.
America's biggest and longest blood drive, began here in 2003.

The GOLM, which bred community spirit, collaboration and goodwill in its early years at The Paramount Theatre, grew into a multi-site event that helped save thousands of lives.

Thanks to incredible collaboration between organizers, The Paramount Theatre, other host sites, the American Red Cross and the greater-Rutland community, the Gift-of-Life Marathon set the national one-day record for a blood drive, collecting 2,350 life-giving pints on Dec. 17, 2013.

This plaque is presented by the organizers, Castleton University, Green Mountain Power and Mix 98.1-WJJR, to honor The Paramount Theatre and the community at large.

Erected by the Organizers, Castleton University, Green Mountain Power and Mix 98.1-WJJR.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is December 17, 2013.

Location. 43° 36.388′ N, 72° 58.719′ W. Marker is in Rutland, Vermont, in Rutland County. Marker is on Center Street east of Merchants Row, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Center Street, Rutland VT 05701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Paramount Theater (here, next to this marker); Kipling in Vermont

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); "Bill W." (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrea Mead Lawrence (within shouting distance of this marker); The 54th Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin Henry Freeman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ann Story (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rutland.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2023

2. The Gift-of-Life Marathon Marker

Adjacent to the Paramount Theater entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.