Westlakes Red Cross Blood Drive, April 16, 2020

Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic, the blood drive has been postponed. If a new date is scheduled, it will be noted here.

BHHS Fox & Roach/Trident Westlakes Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Facts about blood needs

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood
Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S.
Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S.
Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S.

*Source = American Red Cross

Donor Stories

I give because I can and I know someone needs it. I started giving when I was 17 and in high school when a classmate was in a serious accident and needed blood. I continued giving while in the military and beyond. When my father was diagnosed with cancer and needed blood and platelets I began to really understand what my donations meant to others.

I have continued to give platelets and whole blood because as a police officer I have seen many in my law enforcement community in need. If I can help even one person then it’s all worth it. I always think about the person who was generous enough to give to my dad and I hope I can do the same for others.

Michelle