Blood Drive to benefit Children's National Hospital
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The Metropolitan Police Department (Second District) is thrilled to announce an upcoming Blood Drive in support of Children’s National Hospital, in Washington DC.
Due to the pandemic and other variants, blood donations are down by 50% in the blood donor center at Children’s Hospital. Currently, there is a global shortage of whole blood and platelets throughout the region.
Did you know that one unit can help 4-5 children?
Please join the Metropolitan Police Department on Saturday October 7, 2023 from 10am-3pm at 3320 Idaho Avenue NW Washington DC 20016 (Second District Station) as your Officers roll up their sleeves and donate.
We look forward to your support and the opportunity to give premature babies, trauma survivors, patients that need surgery, or those with sickle cell, cancer or a blood disorder the much needed support of blood and platelet donations. To participate, please take a few moments to read the eligibility requirements, and then register to be a donor.
STEP #1: Read eligibility requirements (VERY IMPORTANT)
STEP #2: Next proceed to registration using the link below:
Must be at least 17 yrs old and 110 lbs. to donate blood, and can do so every 56 days.
Photo ID is required (driver’s license, passport, employer ID)
Everyone must eat a very good breakfast/lunch and start hydrating with water the day before donation. And on the day of donation, drink 16oz of water – no fasting before or afterwards.
If you have any questions, please contact the blood donor center at 202-476-5437
Thank you!
Kyi Branch, Community Outreach Coordinator