The Great Neck Library will be hosting a community blood drive with the New York Blood Center/Long Island Blood Services on Thursday, July 19 from 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the community room of the Main Library at 159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, 11023.
Blood donations are even more important at this time due to a blood shortage emergency. Recent national tragedies serve as reminders that it is imperative for the New York Blood Center to have an adequately stocked blood supply.
There is no substitute for human blood. One in three people will need blood sometime during their lives. Blood lasts only 42 days.
Close to 2,000 men, women and children in the community, including cancer, transplant and surgery patients, trauma victims, newborn babies and many others need blood transfusions each day.
All donors will receive an electronic voucher for a free pair of tickets to an upcoming New York Mets game. Vouchers will be emailed.
Donors must be between 16 and 75 years old to donate blood. Anyone 16 years of age needs parental consent, while someone aged 76 or older needs a doctor’s note.
Donors must also weigh at least 110 lbs., eat well and have plenty of fluids before donating, and no new tattoos for the past 12 months, as well as identification with photo or signature, or a donor card.
Call (516) 466-8055, ext. 208/254 for an appointment. If you cannot make your appointment time, please come when you can. Walk-ins are welcome. If there is someone else you would like to bring along to donate, please bring them. Every donor is needed. For questions regarding medical eligibility, call 1-800-688-0900.
Thank You for Caring. www.nybloodcenter.org. New York Blood Center:
1-800-933-2566.
