Photo By Sgt. Juan Madrigal | Lance Cpl. Andrew Campbell has his arm searched for veins before donating blood at an...... read more read more
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Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the lives of those around you? The Armed Services Blood Program can help you make that difference.
The ASBP is a military agency that collects blood from military installations. The blood collected supports active duty family members and retirees. The ASBP also serves the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune and ships blood to service members overseas. Frozen blood can last 10 years compared to unfrozen blood which only lasts 35 days.
The ASBP holds several blood drives throughout the year aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River.
“Whole blood donation only takes about 25 to 30 minutes from start to finish,” said Wendy Binder, public affairs specialist for the ASBP. “The actual donation of the blood is the shortest part of the whole thing. You can’t put a timeframe on saving someone’s life. It can help leukemia patients, children, elderly and anybody that’s in need.”
Donations are accepted from every blood type. The ASBP however asks for Type O-negative and Type O-positive specifically due to Type O-negative being the universal donor and Type O-positive being the common blood type.
“Donating blood is probably one of the most important things you can do,” said Seaman Chance Sargent. “Everyone needs it and you’ll eventually need it if you end up at a hospital.”
Donating blood to ASBP will assist not only those in need but also the ASBP’s mission which is to provide quality blood products and services for all worldwide customers in peace and war.
“You’re saving a life,” said Binder. “A lot of times, there are patients that can’t survive without the blood. One person’s donation can save up to three people. So I would say, if there’s anything that you can do to help somebody in need, donating blood is one of the biggest.”
To find locations and times for donations visit www.militaryblood.dod.mil or contact the Blood Donor Center at 450-3458.
| Date Taken: | 01.18.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 01.19.2018 16:09 |
| Story ID: | 262597 |
| Location: | NC, US |
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