Squadron keeps on giving the gift of life!

submitted by Rusty Myers, Adjutant, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 105

“We thought you’d be as excited as we are to learn your Whole Blood donation on 2024-06-24 was sent to The Mount Sinai Hospital, Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital (Newburgh). Your donation is a lifesaving gift to patients in need, including cancer patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and individuals undergoing surgery. And these patients are grateful for your donation.”

All four blood drives this year have been coordinated by Blood Drive Chairman Steve Donald. This time, donors received a voucher to see a free Staten Island Ferry Hawks baseball game.

Blood drives are an important way the American Legion fulfils its commitment to one of its four core pillars – National Security. Community Service is a critical element of building a strong national security, and the American Legion’s blood donor initiatives reach all the way back to the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor when World War I veteran members of “The Legion” organized blood drives to support elements of a much-needed civil defense program.

The next blood drive with the NYBC is scheduled for Monday August 19th, from 1-7pm, at the Post’s home at 621 Washington Avenue, next to the Motorcycle Mall. Walk ins are always welcome, but you can also schedule your life-saving donation at https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/324404. Be on the lookout for future blood drives at the Post through public announcements or posts on the Squadrons Facebook page at @SAL105NJ.