Beaumont, Texas – October 23, 2018 – LifeShare Blood Center and American Legion Auxiliary Beaumont Unit 33 invites the public to honor our veterans, by making a blood donation and sharing a personal message at the 10th Annual Veterans Day Blood Drive on Friday, November 9th.
Every blood donor that participates will receive a free American Flag while supplies last, a limited edition American Legion t-shirt, as well as an opportunity to leave a message on our WALL OF HONOR paying homage to someone who has served or is serving in the United States military. LifeShare and the American Legion Auxiliary will have a display of military memorabilia, medals and photos of loved ones will have served our country.
“We all owe a debt of gratitude to our country’s veterans. This is a great opportunity to show your respect to our nation’s military while also helping our area hospitals. Honor those who have made such great sacrifices by giving 30 minutes to save a life,” says Denise Duke, LifeShare Blood Center.
10th Annual Veterans Day Blood Drive
435 Laurel Avenue
Beaumont, Texas 77707
Friday, November 9th from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For information about blood donation, call 409-838-5289 or go to www.lifeshare.org.
For information about the American Legion, visit www.legion.org
Media Contact:
Christine Wheeler-Trahn
American Legion Post 33
409-658-8629
Denise Duke – LifeShare Blood Center
409-980-8213
LifeShare Blood Center regularly supplies blood components to approximately 100 medical facilities throughout Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas. Founded in Shreveport, LA. In 1942, it is a nonprofit community service provider governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. LifeShare is a member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Rare Donor Program, is licensed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration and accredited by AABB.
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