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Donate Blood, Save A Life In Avon

The Red Cross and Avon Volunteer Fire Department April 7 are hosting a special blood drive.

AVON, CT — The Connecticut Red Cross and Avon Volunteer Fire Department Co. 1 are looking for blood donors to do their part next week and, possibly, save a life.

Both are behind a special blood drive that will take place at the AVFD Co. 1 meeting hall, 25 Darling Drive, Avon, on Friday, April 7.

The blood drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to an announcement.

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Those looking to make an appointment to donate are asked to visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Find out what's happening in Avonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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