More Info for Blood Donors

Blood Donors Committee

Information from Supreme for this committee:

Give blood, the gift of life. The blood donor program is successful only because so many councils are participating in this “fraternity in action” project. Donor ages are 17-up and any healthy person can safely give blood every 56 days.
Contact the local Red Cross about conducting a council or community blood drive.
Establish a blood donor committee within the council. A council blood donor project can easily be worked out in the local Red Cross program. If this is not available, councils can work out separate programs through local hospitals on a cooperative basis.
Volunteer assistance to the Red Cross in promoting the blood donor program throughout the area. Even those who can’t give blood can help, so seek their assistance as drivers, aides, clerks, or in helping to prepare and serve lunches for the donors.
Implement a program to inform members who regularly donate blood of the dates and locations of local blood drives and of emergency situations in which Knights or family members need blood.
Recognize donors by presenting them with the Knights of Columbus Blood Donor Certificate(#1444, 25¢each) and identicard (#1444A),available from the Supreme Council Supply Department.