Honoring Law Enforcement through Blood Donation

The Blood Connection recognizes National Police Week, (May 16-20) and asks for donations to remember the fallen. Law enforcement officers have a duty of the highest honor. They serve our communities and investigate danger with a near-instant readiness that protects our way of life. Community blood donors also serve, saving the lives of patients being treated for cancer, undergoing surgery or needing emergency care after a traumatic event. In honor of National Police Week, The Blood Connection joins law enforcement agencies to pay tribute to the courage of the many law enforcement officers whose lives have been taken in the line of duty. Here is a list of times and locations for law enforcement blood drives that will take place in the community. On Monday, May 16, from 8am – 4pm at the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, located at 216 Law Enforcement Road and from 1pm – 6pm at the Anderson Police Department, located at 401 South Main Street. On Tuesday, May 17, from 11am – 7pm at the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, located at 300 South Church Street in Walhalla. On Thursday, May 19, from 11:30am – 4:30pm at the Easley Police Department, located at 220 Northwest Main Street. In addition, donors can honor law enforcement by donating blood at any of The Blood Connection’s donation centers in Greenville, Seneca, Greenwood, Spartanburg, and Easley. The Blood Connection holds blood drives annually to honor and remember law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers left behind. To donate blood, you must be at least 16, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Sixteen year olds must have written parental permission. Every two seconds someone needs blood, and every blood type is needed. For more information, visit www.thebloodconnection.org.