This Memorial Day Weekend is filled with picnics, summer kick-off trips, fun times and friends. Do you stop to remember and thank the heroes that fight for our freedom everyday? Did you know that just like civilians, they are in need of blood donors?The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) plays a key role in providing quality blood products for Service members and their families in both peace and war. As a joint operation among the military services (Army, Navy, Air Force), the ASBP has many components working together to collect, process, store, distribute, and transfuse blood worldwide.
The ASBP was established 50 years ago and continues to work each day for our military and their families. Blood and blood products are used for patients of all ages for many reasons—from cancer patients to those with battlefield injuries, military members and their families depend on blood donors every day.
Your donation can save:
~ a service member injured in action
~ a child with cancer
~ a family member in need of heart surgery
It’s easy to save lives! By committing to give blood at least once a season, you help ensure that blood is available when it is needed most by those who protect our country.
If you want to donate this holiday weekend for a service member, please visit: http://www.militaryblood.dod.mil to learn more.
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