Legion to host blood drive Oct. 14 in Ephrata
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The American Legion will host a blood drive in Ephrata Oct. 14.
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EPHRATA — The American Legion and Auxiliary of Art Semro Post and Unit 28 will host a blood drive at the Ephrata Recreation Center Oct. 14, according to an announcement from the post.
“Did you know the American Red Cross is the main source of blood for our military?” organizers wrote in the announcement. “Think of donating as your way to help a servicemember.”
Because the drive is in October, the Legion and Auxiliary volunteers will dress in costume, including, appropriately, vampires, the organizers wrote. There will be sandwiches and cookies for donors.
“The use of the blood of one human being to save the life of another is one of the world’s greatest medical achievements,” the announcement read. “Thousands of people are alive today – happy children, young mothers, accident victims, the elderly who have survived major operations and, yes, our military who were injured protecting and serving – because blood and blood components were available to combat many types of diseases and other medical problems.”
About 40% of the population is eligible to donate blood, according to the announcement, but fewer than 10% actually do.
Appointments should be made in advance with the American Red Cross by calling 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767) or at RedCrossBlood.org.
“Every minute, more than 25 units of blood or specialized blood components are transfused,” the announcement read. “That’s nearly 37, 0000 units every day. A little of your time and blood could mean a lifetime to someone else.”
American Legion Blood Drive
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 14
Ephrata Rec Center
112 Basin Street SW
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