Harpreet Sandhu

Blood Centers of America Partnering with American Friends of Magen David Adom to Support Blood Collection and Supply Preparedness in Israel

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Friday, October 20, 2023

WEST WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blood Centers of America (BCA) is working with American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) to activate blood donors in the United States in support of response efforts in Israel.

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  • WEST WARWICK, R.I., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blood Centers of America (BCA) is working with American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) to activate blood donors in the United States in support of response efforts in Israel.
  • AFMDA will work with a group of BCA’s independent community-based blood centers to hold blood drives.
  • AFMDA – the sole fundraising representative in the U.S. for Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel's national emergency medical and Blood Services – will work with a group of BCA's independent, community-based blood centers to hold blood drives.
  • As MDA continues to bravely serve and respond to the horrific events unfolding in Israel, Blood Centers of America is prepared to support any blood supply or product needs if called upon by MDA."