ACC Co-Sponsors Important Blood Donation Drive - Feb 10
ACC, along with Acton Cub Scouts Pack 70, is sponsoring a mobile blood donation drive through the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute. It will be held Saturday, February 10th. Blood donation hours will start at 8:00 am and finish at 2:30 pm.
Why is this blood donation drive important?
Right now, every blood drive is critical to sustaining blood supplies in healthcare centers across the nation. According to the American Red Cross, the US is currently experiencing the lowest number of blood donors in 20 years causing a blood shortage emergency. Couple that fact with the statistic that every 2 seconds someone in the US requires blood and the need is clear. Your donation will help patients who have experienced accidents and severe burns as well as those requiring blood for surgery and cancer treatment.
Wondering if you are eligible to give blood?
You can use the following KFBDC resources to find out. You can call 617-632-3206 or send an email to BloodDonor@partners.org. You can also refer to the American Red Cross' Eligibility Webpage.
Not able to give blood but still want to help?
Help out by assisting with checking donors in and welcoming them! You can sign up for one or multiple time slots on this Excel spreadsheet.
Be part of this blood donation drive and help save lives!
For more information on the emergency blood shortage:"Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, calls for donations during National Blood Donor Month" - American Red Cross
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