Hi Everyone,

 

One of the first things we need to do when working Auxiliary Outreach is identify a partner to work

with. I will start by suggesting our oldest friend…

 

Did you know that the American Red Cross received their Congressional Charter in 1900, and has partnered with the VFW for 124 years? (Ill ask this question at training in August, be ready!)

 

I have chosen this topic for a very important reason.

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage and urges people to make an

appointment to give now to help patients across the country receive lifesaving medical treatments. 

Right now, the supply of type O blood products is so low that hospital distributions of this vital blood

type have been reduced below what hospitals need in recent weeks.

Overall, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25% since July 1. Blood product

distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in, which is rapidly

drawing down the blood supply. The Red Cross is working with hospitals around the clock to meet the

blood needs of patients – but can’t do it alone.

 

This is where your Auxiliary can literally save lives: Host or help at a blood drive.

 

1)      Contact Red Cross to talk to a representative 1 800 733 2767, or go to  www.redcrossblood.org,

 

2)     Discuss and vote on participation at your next meeting.

 

3)     Wear item that identifies you as an Auxiliary member when you Volunteer

 

 

4)     Report please!

 

Of course, donate if you can. Please remember, we don’t count the time we spend donating, just the

 

time that we are volunteering at the blood drive or promoting it and mileage to and from.

 

Please contact me with any questions at 503 457 6620.

Have a fantastic summer, see you in Sweet Home and Winston!

Loyally