A Legionnaire donates blood at the 104th National American Legion Convention in Charlotte N.C. (Photo: American Legion HQ)
Attendees of the 105th American Legion National Convention in New Orleans will have the chance to donate blood over two days.
The blood drive will take place on Friday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day in Exhibit Hall E at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Walk-ins are welcome, and donors can also preregister by scanning a QR code.
Free t-shirt available to those who donate at the 105th National American Legion Convention in New Orleans (Photo: American Legion HQ)
On the day of donation, donors will need to complete a medical questionnaire, which is also available via QR code, and will receive a complimentary local T-shirt.
For the latest updates on the convention, visit legion.org/convention/resources.
Author: Rikki Almanza
Rikki is a Web Content Coordinator for the American Legion, Department of California. With a deep-rooted connection to the military, a spouse who is a Navy veteran, a father who served in the Air Force for 25 years, and a grandfather who proudly served, Rikki is committed to using her skills and knowledge to provide valuable assistance and resources to servicemembers and veterans.