PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING’S BASIC RECRUIT CLASS 2016-D ALONG WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS PRESENTS A BLOOD DRIVE{0}
Members please support the blood drive the donated blood would help a lot of people but also help save the lives of one of our members or the lives of one of our family members!
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING’S BASIC RECRUIT CLASS 2016-D ALONG WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS PRESENTS A BLOOD DRIVE
On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Basic Recruit Class 2016-D, along with the American Red Cross will present a blood drive, at the Detroit Police Training Center, located at 6050 Linwood.
Come join Basic Recruit Class 2016-D, in their mission to aid local hospitals during the busy Labor Day weekend. Donations will take place between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; we have a target goal of forty-five (45) donors. Please visit www.redcrossblood.org, to set- up an appointment time that is convenient for you.
Listed below is some beneficial information:
• The American Red Cross is the Largest Supplier of Blood to Detroit
Children’s Hospital;
• Red Blood Cells have a shelf life up to forty-two (42) Days;
• Platelets have a shelf life of five (5) Days;
• Plasma has a one (1) year Shelf life, if frozen;
• Every two (2) seconds someone needs Blood;
• More than 41,000, donations are needed every day;
• The average person has 10 -12 pints of blood in the body;
• It takes 8 -10 minutes to donate;
• One pint of blood saves three (3) lives; and
• People with Professional Tattoos can give blood; a Year’s wait is no
longer required.
We are looking forward to your participation, please have a balanced meal on the days leading up to your donation and drink plenty of water.
Please refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages the day prior to donation.
If you have any questions or concerns contact Sergeant Tarran Foster, of
Professional Education & Training at 313-596-2760.