DON’T LET DONATING BLOOD TAKE A BACK SEAT THIS SUMMER!
Blood Donors Needed at Angelica Fire Hall
ANGELICA, NY— Don’t let donating blood take a back seat this
summer. Donate blood on Friday, July 6, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. in the meeting room
at Angelica Fire Department. While supplies last, signed in donors will receive
a multi-purpose outdoor seat with an attached cooler bag.
“Help with the summer time blood shortage,” says Lora Cope,
Community Blood Bank (CBB) mobile drive coordinator. “Donors will receive a
cooler/seat combo chair perfect for summer time fun.”
Donations are down and donors are needed to bolster the
area’s blood supply.
“Donations collected at Angelica Fire Hall, impact the blood
supply at local hospitals,” says Cope. “We encourage eligible donors to help
our family, friends and neighbors.”
Individuals are eligible to give blood if it has been 56
days since their last donation; they are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental
consent); weigh at least 110 pounds; have not received a tattoo or body
piercing in the past 12 months; are in good general health and do not have a
cold or the flu Donors must have a valid photo ID in order to register. Prior
to donating, those giving blood should eat a good solid meal and drink at least
18 oz. of water. Appointments are not necessary, but can be made if preferred.
For more information, to schedule an appointment or to learn
more about hosting a drive, call 570-789-4026 or visit www.FourHearts.org.
