CMMC joins Red Cross and LifeFlight of Maine for “One Lewiston” blood drive
Lewiston, Maine – The Lewiston mass casualty event of Oct. 25, 2023, underscored the critical need for maintaining an adequate blood supply. On that evening, Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) relied not only on its own supplies, but the resources of the American Red Cross and other community partners, as well. Simply put, blood donations save lives.
With that in mind, Central Maine Healthcare is partnering with the American Red Cross of Northern New England and LifeFlight of Maine to hold a “One Lewiston” blood drive in October. The locations and times are below:
Location: Central Maine Medical Center, 12 Main St. Conference Room A,B,C
Dates: Oct. 14 and 18, 10am–3pm
As Oct. 25 approaches, our goal is to collect 1,025 (10/25) units of blood during this drive.
In the days that followed last year’s tragedy, our community adopted the motto “One Lewiston” to help lead us through the recovery process. This blood drive is a continuation of that theme, and the public’s participation will help secure an adequate blood supply for the patients and communities we serve.
We encourage community members to use the hashtag #oneLewiston in social media activity related to this event.
