ATLANTA - s4story -- From Veterans for America First:

VFAF National Ambassador Devonta Sullivan continues to lead boots on the ground Veterans for America First Vet Force Operations in Georgia running a lifesaving holiday blood drive in Atlanta. Sullivan set the blood drive up through the Red Cross at the Park Avenue Baptst Church with a high donor turn out.

"Thanks to his leadership and dedication, dozens of lives will be impacted. His work reminds us that service doesn't take a holiday—and that one person's effort can spark a powerful ripple of compassion and care" said Kartik Bhatt Georgia State Chapter Deputy Political Director.

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood—whether due to surgery, cancer treatment, trauma, or chronic illness. Blood drives play a critical role in meeting this demand, providing hospitals and emergency services with the life-saving resources they need.

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According to the American Red Cross, a single blood donation can save up to three lives. This is because one pint of donated blood can be separated into red cells, plasma, and platelets—each serving different medical needs. In fact, over 29,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. alone. Blood drives are essential in maintaining the nation's blood supply. About 80% of all blood donations come from community-based blood drives held in schools, churches, and civic centers.

Yet despite this, only about 3% of eligible Americans donate blood each year, making every drive a vital opportunity to close the gap. In trauma situations—such as car accidents, natural disasters, or mass casualty events—a steady blood supply can mean the difference between life and death. For example, a single car crash victim may need as many as 100 units of blood during emergency treatment.

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