Legionnaires can give blood by making an appointment for a donation at The American Red Cross' website. Posts interested in hosting drives can set up a blood drive by visiting the Red Cross' blood drive registration page.

We have a total of six blood drives a year. The doors will open at 11:30 am and close at 5:00 pm. Walk-in donors are also accepted during the same hours. To make an appointment, or get information on eligibility, please call (877) 258-4825 and provide the Code SMFM156.

May 12, 2020 · By May 1, 1942, posts worldwide were collecting blood for the American Red Cross to cover growing needs for plasma not only on the war fronts but at home, as well, to include military and VA hospitals.

The Blood Donor Program honors those departments that best participate in blood-donation efforts, recognizing departments in two areas: for post participation and individual Legionnaire participation.

Mar 3, 2018 · People have held blood drives and given blood since community service became an American value. It’s only natural that The American Legion – with community service as one of its pillars – be heavily involved in blood donation efforts.

The American Legion’s Holiday Donor Blood Drive, now underway, is the perfect conduit to help this always-urgent cause. The American Red Cross estimates that more than 44,000 blood donations are needed every day in the U.S. to meet the demand for blood.

Legionnaires can give blood by making an appointment for a donation at The American Red Cross’ website. Posts interested in hosting drives can set up a blood drive by visiting the Red Cross’ blood drive registration page.

What does the Blood Donor Program Do? The American Legion Blood Donor Program, officially established in 1942, is dedicated to supporting this noble cause of donating blood. In every passing year, and particularly since the events of 9/11, Legionnaires have generously contributed to blood donations, with departments coordinating these efforts ...

Dec 24, 2024 · American Legion Post 314 will host a special community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on December 24, 2024, from 9:00am to 3:00pm at 14124 S Prairie Avenue. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call (562) 405-4245 or sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org with sponsor code ALPOST314 .

Dec 8, 2023 · The American Legion is currently underway with its annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive, running from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31. With community service as a core pillar, The American Legion actively engages in blood donation efforts to help save lives.