Be A Hero – Donate Blood January 14, Fairfax City

Press release from the City of Fairfax:

01/06/2021 10:15 AM

If you or a loved one is involved in a serious accident, wouldn’t you like to be sure there is blood available to save a life? January is National Blood Donor Month, and you can be a hero by donating blood.

Stockpiles of donated blood can be depleted quickly. Even just one accident may use up available blood. Residents can and do help by donating blood regularly. One hundred twenty-seven blood products have been collected during the last four City of Fairfax blood drives, but more blood is always needed.

According to the INOVA Blood Services website, approximately 200 donors must donate blood, red cells, platelets, and plasma every day to support the diverse needs of the patients in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

City of Fairfax Blood Drive
The Inova Blood Donor Services bloodmobile will be parked at the City of Fairfax Police Station from 1 to 7 p.m. on January 14, 2021. Schedule an appointment at http://bit.ly/COF012020 or call 866-BLOODSAVES (866-256-6372). Use sponsor code 8540. Blood donation takes about an hour and a photo ID is required.

Having a fear of needles should not prevent someone from donating blood. “There is slight discomfort involved, but this discomfort and sacrifice is minimal compared to the benefit that blood donation brings to the patient and the greater community,” said Brian Orndoff, captain, City of Fairfax Fire Department. “It requires the compassion of others to donate, and the impact it makes in potentially saving a life is invaluable.”

The police station is located at 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.

Follow city social media for more opportunities to donate blood.

This press release was produced by the City of Fairfax. The views expressed here are the author’s own.