Photo By Master Sgt. Matthew Mccoy | Senior Master Sgt. Brad Caughron, operations superintendent, 161st Intelligence...... read more read more
WICHITA, Kan. - Members of the 184th Intelligence Wing donated 86 pints of blood to the American Red Cross during a wing-wide blood drive May 15 at the Jayhawk Roost, 184th IW dining facility, McConnell Air Force Base. The “Honor Your Hero” blood drive was part of a citywide event spanning the month of May, which included Wichita-area law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, fire departments and military organizations.
The Jayhawk Roost took on the atmosphere of a triage center with people bustling around, filling out paperwork, answering health-related questions and, of course, pumping blood into bags. The event was organized with a check-in station, a waiting area, screened questionnaire booths, six blood drawing stations and a snack/recovery area. Personnel were on hand to help Airmen who felt a little woozy during and after their donation.
The 184th Munitions Squadron was also strategically located behind the building to attract potential blood donors with the aroma of grilling hamburgers and “ammo beans.” They also raised a $150 donation for the Red Cross from the proceeds of their sales.
Joining the 184th IW in their efforts were the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the 931st Air Refueling Wing, which are also located on McConnell Air Force Base. The American Red Cross began taking donations from Airmen May 13-15, which totaled 227 pints of blood.
“The ‘Honor Your Hero’ blood drives are extremely important to the Red Cross,” said Tricia Quinn, CEO of the Central Plains Blood Services Region. “We need the Wichita community to support these drives so we can be sure the community’s blood supply is ready for the long, hot summer months.”
| Date Taken: | 07.17.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 07.18.2015 10:32 |
| Story ID: | 170438 |
| Location: | WICHITA, KS, US |
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