With hospitals facing a nationwide blood shortage, LaMarca said donations are critically needed to help maintain local blood supplies.
“Blood supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives,” LaMarca said. “Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped.”
Appointments are preferred. Eligible donors must be 17 to 75 years old — 16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor’s note — weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated within the past 56 days. Those who received a tattoo in the past three months are ineligible.
Officials recommend donors eat well and drink fluids before giving blood.
All donors will receive a voucher redeemable for two New York Islanders tickets and a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen.
Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino said a single pint of donated blood can save up to three lives.
For more information, call (516) 624-6380 or visit oysterbaytown.com/blooddrive to schedule an appointment.
Source: Massapequa Post
