CFA wants you to roll up your sleeves

The 2023 Emergency Services Blood Drive has kicked off and CFA is calling on its members and their families to roll up their sleeves to save lives.

The annual Blood Drive, held by Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, kicked off on June 1 and will run through to August 31.

The drive encourages emergency service members to make a significant contribution to those in need by donating blood and plasma.

CFA Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) Glenn Pröbstl made his own plasma donation launching the appeal and rallied CFA’s 52,000 members, encouraging them to donate blood or plasma at their convenience before August 31.

“Our members always rise to the occasion for worthy causes and the Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive is no exception,” he said.

“I hope our members can get behind the challenge once again this year to help save lives.

“Making a blood donation takes about one hour of your time and you can make a significant difference to someone else’s life.”

You can register to donate at www.lifeblood.com.au.

To find a donor centre near you visit www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centre.