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9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by:
American Legion Southway Post 144 (Columbus, OH)
And the U.S. Army Reserve
Where: The U.S. Army Reserve Center
165 N. Yearling Rd.
Whitehall, Ohio 43213 (side entrance)
Why: During the winter, there is a criticalneed for blood in the military. The Armed Service Blood Program (ASBP), is a part of the Department of Defense and is the only blood collection agency that collects exclusively for the military.
Eligibility: Any previous blood donation must have been on or before December 29th, 2007. Other eligibility criteria is listed on the ASBP site at Link for Blood Donors.
Walk-ins are always welcome. However, pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Go to: http://wpmc1.wpafb.af.mil/BloodDonorCal/
Navigate to the month of February, and click on Sunday the 24th to schedule an appointment.
“Give the ultimate present to our troops—the gift of life.”
Blood will be drawn by the ASBP professionals from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Donors will be given a small token gift and fed (sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, snacks, and beverages).
Comments (1)
Linda:
Great article! Please be advised that the American Legion/U.S. Army Reserve Center are holding another blood drive coming up on April 26th. Again, this is an ASBP event, and 3/4's of the blood collected will go overseas to the troops.
The drive is less than 10 days away, and this one of the most critical programs the Central Ohio American Legion posts sponsor in supporting the troops. The event will be at the same place (U.S. Army Reserve Center, 165 N. Yearling Road, Columbus/Whitehall) and the same time (9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). Walk ins are always welcome, but appointements are encouraged.
Here's the web page for appointments again: http://wpmc1.wpafb.af.mil/BloodDonorCal/index.php
Please get the word out to our fellow Legionaires.
Thanks!
Pete Margaritis
Blood Drive Coordinatlr
American Legion 12th District
(614) 395-0387
Posted by Peter Margaritis | 04/14/08 1:02 PM |