Legion’s Holiday Blood Donor Drive is underway.
The American Legion’s annual Holiday Blood Donor Drive has kicked off and lasts through Dec. 31. During this time, American Legion Family members are encouraged to give blood and host blood drives as part of the American Legion Blood Donor Program. Learn more here.
The American Legion’s National Blood Donor Program was founded in 1942 to help local communities in a time of need. Blood drives held by American Legion posts in 2022-2023 had over 59,800 donors donate 100,784 pints of blood. Click here to learn how you help the Red Cross in this critical time of need by rolling up your sleeve. If you’re a post wanting to host a blood drive, set one up by starting here.
The American Legion Blood Donor Program recognizes departments in two areas for blood donation efforts: post participation and individual Legionnaire participation. Post participation awards are given to departments with the highest number of participating posts. Individual participation awards are given to departments with the highest percentage of individuals giving blood to the program.
For information on how to donate blood, visit:
- American Red Cross, redcrossblood.org
- American Association of Blood Banks, aabb.org
If your American Legion post, district or department is interested in hosting a blood drive in your community, the American Red Cross recommends visiting this link to learn more about how to start the process.
- Dispatch