Politics & Government

Brookfield Lions Club Organizes Blood Drive

Hospitals in Connecticut are still recovering from the squeeze the coronavirus pandemic put on the supply of available blood.

BROOKFIELD, CT —The Brookfield Lions Club is sponsoring a blood drive.

Blood donations will be accepted in the Fellowship Hall of the Congregational Church of Brookfield, 160 Whisconier Road, on June 15 from 1:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Appointments may be made online here, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Sponsor Code: LIONSCT.

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Hospitals in Connecticut are still recovering from the squeeze the coronavirus pandemic put on the supply of available blood. The stock for certain blood types dwindled to less than a day's supply, according to the Red Cross.

You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

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