November 10, 2025

The season to give blood

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The season to give blood

American Legion’s holiday blood drive kicks off Nov. 28.

The American Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive begins Nov. 28 and runs through Dec. 31. During this time, American Legion Family members are encouraged to give blood and host blood drives as part of the American Legion Blood Donor Program.

If your post wants to host a blood drive this holiday season, visit the Red Cross blood drive registration page.

To donate blood, visit:

- American Red Cross, redcrossblood.org

- American Association of Blood Banks, aabb.org

According to the 2024-2025 Consolidated Post Report, 62,997 American Legion members donated 107,175 pints of blood to support the Legion’s Blood Donor Program. And the program recognizes departments for blood donation efforts in post participation and individual Legionnaire participation.

Post participation awards are given to departments with the highest number of participating posts. Individual participation awards are given to departments with the highest percentage of individuals giving blood to the program.

Learn more about the Legion’s Blood Donor Program here

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