Air Force members are rolling up their sleeves and taking part in this year’s Defence Blood Drive by donating life-saving blood.
Now in its 15th year, this is Australia’s longest-running blood donation drive and the blood, plasma and platelets it helps collect each year makes a significant impact on the quality of life of Australians in need.
Working hard again to spread the word of the importance of blood and plasma donation is Defence Blood Drive Ambassador Group Captain Mike Burgess-Orton.
Group Captain Burgess-Orton said that while many who want to donate are physically cleared to do so, others may be restricted for a number of reasons. Their participation in the Defence Blood Drive remains just as important.
“This is something I really want to emphasise in this year’s Defence Blood Drive, that everyone who wants to be involved can and ultimately will make a difference to the lives of many Australians,” Group Captain Burgess-Orton said.
“If you somehow find yourself unable to donate blood or plasma, you can still put your hand up to either be a Blood Drive Champion or simply turn your efforts towards awareness raising and getting others to roll up their sleeves.
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