June 14, 2017
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Charles Drew Blood Drive
“Dr. Drew’s contributions to
the blood banking industry are
momentous,” said Dr. Hank Han-
na, medical director of the Red
Cross Pacific Northwest Blood
Services Region. “He was a sur-
geon, educator, scientist and the
first African-American blood
specialist who helped shaped the
blood services industry. His lega-
cy is far-reaching and we hope this
drive helps educate the commu-
nity about the need for a diverse
blood supply.”
To make a blood donation ap-
pointment, visit redcrossblood.org
or call 1-800-733-2767.
Dr. Charles Drew was an esteemed African American who invented the
blood bank. The Portland Red Cross will hold a blood donation event
on Saturday, June 17 to highlight the need for a diverse blood supply.
Event critical for
saving lives
Eligible donors are encour-
aged to give at the 12th annual
Dr. Charles Drew blood drive Sat-
urday, June 17, from 7:30 a.m. to
1 p.m., at the Red Cross Portland
Blood Donation Center, 3131 N.
Vancouver Ave.
All those coming to donate will
receive a commemorative T-shirt,
a $10 Visa gift card, courtesy of
Suburban Propane, and a 50 per-
cent off Adidas coupon, while
supplies last.
Dr. Drew laid the groundwork
for today’s modern blood donation
program through his innovative
work in blood banking during the
1940s. He then became the first
medical director for the American
Red Cross in 1941.