In this issue of Focal Point, check out our
new summer campaign video, get some tips from our excellent blood donor recruiters on how to make your summer blood drive a success and read an inspirational letter from a young girl who recently visited the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center. In Picture This!, you can also take a look at a fun -- and messy -- event that took place at Fort Gordon, Ga. Lastly, in our Industry News section, we answer some commonly asked questions about donor screening and deferrals.

Summer might be starting to wind down, but our summer campaign -- Join the arms race -- is still going strong. We are continuing to share some great stuff on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and Pinterest, so be sure to stop by, check it out and even share it with your friends.

A single donation to the ASBP can save up to three lives. Help us ensure that your fellow soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines are "armed" with the blood they need, when they need it the most. Join the arms race, donate blood.

Thank you,
Col. Richard H. McBride

When 14-year-old Sierra Bradley visited the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center with her dad, she learned just how important blood donations are to saving lives. Read her note to the Fort Bragg Blood Donor Center staff members.

On July 23, members of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center command team recently
elected to allow individuals to put a pie in their faces for a monetary donation. All money raised will directly support the Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center Social Committee. See more photos.  

               

Confused about screening measures, donor history deferrals and the risks of blood donations and transfusions for both the recipient and the donor? Learn more here.

These red, white and blue cupcakes will bring anyone to attention! Bring some to your local ASBP blood donor center or drive and donate while you're there! Get more great post-donation treat ideas on Pinterest.