RAF MILDENHALL, England --
The Armed Services Blood Program will hold a blood drive Aug.
9, 2016, to collect and provide blood products to our armed services both in
peace and war time situations.
The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the RAF
Lakenheath Fitness and Sports Center, building 904. Donors from RAF Mildenhall
are encouraged to attend the RAF Lakenheath blood drive, as the donor center
team will only be in the area one day.
The
Armed Services Blood Program collects blood from service members, family members,
retirees, and Department of Defense civilians. All blood collected stays within
the community.
The basic guidelines for blood donation state those donating
must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds or more, and don’t have a cold
or other illness. There are also other specific restrictions that may exclude people
from donating. Representatives at the blood drive can provide more information.
Blood must be collected constantly to replace aging
contingency supplies and also meet the peacetime needs of the military health
system. Individuals can donate blood every 56 days, and one donation can help
up to three people!
To make an
appointment to donate, visit www.militarydonor.com.
Click on “Donate Blood” then click “Landstuhl, Germany,” and find a blood drive near you. For more information, call DSN 590-5885, commercial
06371-946-45885.