411th Military Police Company hosting blood drive to replenish supply used to treat injured soldier

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The 411th Military Police Company (MPC) and the 720th Military Police Battalion will host a blood drive to help replenish the supply used to treat injured solider, SPC Benjamin Richardson, on Friday, Dec. 1 in Fort Cavazos. 

According to the 411th MPC, Richardson and his wife were injured in an accident on Nov. 24. Richardson is still hospitalized in the ICU at Baylor Scott & White. 

The 411th MPC says 40 units of blood were used during Richardson’s initial treatment and now they want to be able to refill those supplies. 

This blood drive will be held at the Robertson Blood Center at 2250 W 761st Tank Battalion Ave and is open to all soldiers and families who meet the blood donation requirements.