Blood Drive to benefit Children's National Hospital (Sat. November 19)
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The Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District staff are thrilled to announce an upcoming blood drive in support of Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC.
Due to COVID-19 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 all blood collected will remain at Children's Hospital to support children with cancer, sickle cell disease, and other chronic illness? Did you know that just one unit can help 4-5 children at the hospital?
Please join the Metropolitan Police Department on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 10:00am-3:00pm 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)
Learn about our basic blood donor eligibility requirements If you are uncertain of your eligibility, read our more detailed requirements.
STEP # 2: Next proceed to registration using the link below:
Register online now or you may contact the blood donor center at 202-476-5437 (M-F 7am-4pm) to make an appointment.
- You must be at least 17 years 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 afterward.
- Everyone must wear a mask (vaccinated and non-vaccinated) which is a mandate by Children’s National, unless actively eating after donating blood.
Thank you in advance for your support
Kyi Branch, Community Outreach Coordinator
MPD Second District