In celebration of National Blood Donor Month, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6445 hosted a mobile blood drive donation event at the Harlem Library on Saturday, Jan. 25.
The event, held in partnership with The Blood Connection, aimed to collect vital blood donations for patients in need.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Harlem community, the event exceeded expectations, collecting 23 units of blood,” according to a press release from VFW. “This selfless act will help save countless lives, supporting patients undergoing surgery, treatment for cancer and other medical conditions.”
Officials from the non-profit organization, composed of eligible veterans and military service members from the local community, said the success of the event underscored the importance of blood donations and the impact that community-driven initiatives can have.
“We are thrilled with the outcome of our mobile blood drive event,” said Jr. Vice President Commander of VFW Post 6445 Timothy Saari.
“Our members and the Harlem community came together to make a real difference in the lives of others,” said Commander Erik Averill of Post 6445. “Our members and the Harlem community came together to make a real difference in the lives of others.”
VFW Post 6445 will remain committed to serving veterans, military families, and the local community through various outreach programs and events, according to a press release from VFW.
“We’re proud to support this cause and look forward to continuing our community service efforts,” Averill said.
To learn more about VFW Post 6445 and their community service initiatives, visit Facebook.com/VFW6445
