FORT HOOD, Texas – Robertson Blood Center will honor the past year’s top individual and unit blood donors at its annual Donor Recognition Ceremony Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m., at Club Hood. Col. Mark Thompson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center commander will be the guest speaker.

January is National Blood Donor Recognition Month, a time set aside to specifically thank donors and raise community awareness about the ongoing blood donation mission.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will include special awards and recognitions as well as information on donating.

Media interested in covering this event should R.S.V.P. with the CRDAMC Public Affairs Office by calling (254) 288-8005 or (254) 288-8087 by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 for gate time.