Australia’s longest running blood challenge, the Defence Blood Challenge (DBC), has been officially launched in Canberra today.
Defence personnel will aim to give more than 11,000 donations of lifesaving blood or plasma over the next three months, from 1 September to 8 December 2022.
Deputy Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Chris Smith, CSM, RAN, launched the 2022 Defence Blood Challenge today at Lifeblood Civic Centre along with Deputy Chief of Air Vice-Marshal Stephen Meredith, AM, DSM.
“A single blood donation can save the lives of up to three Australians, and the gift of plasma can be used to treat patients with serious burns, cancer or brain disease,” Rear Admiral Smith said.
“The Defence Blood Challenge exemplifies the Defence value of service to the community.
“I am confident our people will pull out all stops to reach a new high and demonstrate their commitment to serving our country.”
Rear Admiral Smith said Defence personnel aimed to improve on last year’s total of 10,689 donations, which saved up to 32,067 lives.
Register your appointment at Australian Red Cross LifeBlood and start your donation journey today.
