The Westport Sunrise Rotary sponsored the hugely successful American Red Cross Blood Drive at VFW Post 399 on Thursday, March 11th. The drive was attended by over 61 donors and 55 good units were collected. We had another great turnout, especially considering these uncertain times and every donation is greatly appreciated.
As COVID-19 containment efforts continue nationwide, the Red Cross Blood drives are essential and directly support emergency services open to sustain our fight against coronavirus and help vulnerable patients with chronic illness or disease. The next VFW Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday, April 21st between 11am-4pm sponsored by the Westport Young Woman’s League. For an appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The Red Cross Blood Drive in memory of LCPL Charles M. Rochlin USMC was sponsored by Charley with a Y Foundation (www.charleywithay.org) at the Joseph J. Clinton VFW Post 399 on Wednesday, February 10th was a huge success!
The Blood Drive had a completely full reservation schedule exceeding our goal of 45 appointments with 51 blood donors! The success of the blood drive and community support is vital during the COVID-19 pandemic. All life-saving blood donations are being tested for COVID-19 antibodies to help coronavirus patients!
VFW Post 399 is very proud of our recent recognition by being awarded the American Red Cross Outstanding Community Service Award! Future Red Cross Blood Drives at VFW Post 399 are scheduled for March 11th, April 21st and June 22nd.
The Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by the Westport Young Woman’s League at the Joseph J. Clinton VFW Post 399 on Wednesday, January 20th was a major success! Again, the Blood Drive had a completely full reservation schedule exceeding our record of 55 blood donors and goal of 30 appointments! The success of the blood drive and community support is vital during the COVID-19 pandemic. All life-saving blood donations are being tested for COVID-19 antibodies to help coronavirus patients!
The Channel 12 news team arrived to interview and discuss the importance of blood donations during the pandemic. VFW Post 399 is also very proud of our recognition by being awarded the American Red Cross Outstanding Service Award!
“The American Red Cross is so grateful for partners that continue to stand with us throughout the coronavirus pandemic. This is the time to take care of one another, and your upcoming blood drive is essential to ensuring the health of those in our community. We’re in this together!”
Future Red Cross Blood Drives at VFW Post 399 are scheduled for February 10th, March 11th, April 21st and June 22nd.
