Emergency Services in Tasmania are coming together and rolling up their sleeves for the annual Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Emergency Services Blood Drive with the aim of saving 2390 lives in honour of the late Constable Keith Smith.
'Team 2390' will see members from emergency services including Tasmania Police, Tasmania Fire Service, Tasmania SES, and Forensic Science Service Tasmania, joining with Ambulance Tasmania to donate as much blood and plasma as they can - with the community encouraged to join.
Commander Marco Ghedini said the initiative honours the memory of Constable Keith Smith, a valued colleague of Tasmania Police who is remembered for his strong commitment to helping others.
"As we approach the first anniversary of the passing of Constable Keith Smith, we're coming together and rolling up our sleeves to save lives in his honour."
"Keith wore badge number 2390 and to honour his life and service our collective goal is to save 2390 lives through blood and plasma donations in this year's Emergency Services Blood Drive."
The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood event will run from 1 June to 31 July, with the community invited to join team 2390 to help save lives in Keith's honour.
"On behalf of Tasmania Police, I thank our emergency service partners who are joining with us to save lives in Keith's honour, and I invite the community to join us."
"Donating blood or plasma is a simple way we can all come together to help our community and save lives."
"We're calling on all Tasmanians to support team 2390 and donate blood or plasma in honour of Keith."
"Keith made a difference to the lives of others; and every donation will make a difference to the lives of others in his honour."
To join team 2390 and help save lives in Keith's honour – visit https://my.donateblood.com.au/app/jointeam and search Team 2390, or ask your local donor centre to add you to the Team 2390 Lifeblood Team when you attend.
