LifeFlight of Maine with the help of Central Maine Medical Center are hosting an upcoming blood drive! The mission is to increase awareness for the need for blood products for patients like Kinzie, a bright, beautiful little 6 year old, dependent on blood therapy during her acute treatment. By giving blood you can help so many people like Kinzie, fighting cancer, traumas and other critical medical needs.
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill this need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood at some point in our lifetime. One blood donation can help save up to 3 lives.
A word about 0- blood: We ask type 0- blood donors (you are the universal blood donor) to consider making a Power Red donation. This is the blood regularly used in emergencies and by hospitals. LifeFlight of Maine carries two units of type 0- blood for the treatment of severely ill and traumatically injured patients throughout the State of Maine.
Please help us reach our goal and ensure that patients receive the life saving blood they need. Make and keep an appointment to give blood to your local American Red Cross blood drive. LifeFlight of Maine and the Frey family thanks you for your support!