Stratford Health Department To Hold Blood Drive

Via the Stratford Health Department: STRATFORD, CT — The Stratford Health Department has partnered with the American Red Cross this summer to host a blood drive for the public. The blood drive will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16 at the Birdseye Municipal Complex, located at 468 Birdseye St. in Stratford.

The American Red Cross is encouraging all residents to attend the event and donate blood to help save the lives of those depending on blood donations.

“Summer is an especially challenging time to collect blood because with all the activities going on, donating may not be at the front of people’s minds. However, hospital patients don’t get to choose when they might need that lifesaving gift. It is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives in times of crisis,” stated Kelly Isenor, external communications manager for the American Red Cross Connecticut, “The American Red Cross is grateful for the support of agencies like the Stratford Health Department who host blood drives and for the donors who take the time to come out in the busy summer months to ensure the blood supply remains stable and sufficient throughout the year.”

If you are interested in donating blood at the upcoming August event, you can schedule an appointment by calling 1-800-733-2767 or online at www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: HealthDept) to select the Stratford Health Department’s blood drive site.