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SUNLAND DERBY GALA - SUPPORTING UNITED BLOOD SERVICES

	Photo Captions:

	1.)	A longtime fan poses with Golden Joe

	2.)	Ray Sanchez, Anita Henson and Victor Sanchez

	3.)	Regina and Ruben Galvan

	4.)	SFC Tony Lang and SSG Jimmy Devora

	5.)	Oscar Venegas and Paula Villalobos

	6.)	Event organizer Luann Wieland, Kevin and Julie Jones of United Blood Services

	7.)	Pistol and Ana Mangino

	8.)	Joe tosses another touchdown

	9.)	John and Lia Muñoz

	10.)	Hall of Fame quarterback and four time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana

	11.)	John Muñoz



		Additional courtesy photography provided by United Blood Services of El Paso.

2012 - Summer Issue
Vida Buena
Out on the Town

Article: Jessica Muncrief
Photos: Lencho Guerra

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A football legend visited the borderland this past March in support of United Blood Services. Hall of fame quarterback Joe Montana was the guest speaker at this year's Sunland Derby Gala at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Tickets sold out quickly for the meet and greet with Golden Joe where guests were able to shake hands and pose for individual photos with the Notre Dame alumnus before heading to the ballroom for cocktails, dinner and live and silent auctions of Joe Montana memorabilia.

The legendary ball player then took to the stage for a motivational talk which included personal, inspiring and often humorous tales of his experiences both on and off the football field. Joe also touched a bit on the spirit of the weekend saying "whatever horse you pick, I hope he wins," as well as noting the importance of the work done by United Blood Services. "One of the most important things we can do as members of a community is to ensure an adequate reserve blood supply." Needless to say the entire event was a success with more than $50k raised for the El Paso United Blood Services. ///

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