Subject: Knights host Blood Drive, June 1, 2014
The Knights of Columbus, Council 5959, based in Martinsville, NJ, will host a blood drive in co-ordination with The Blood Center of New Jersey, on Sunday, June 1, 2014. The event will take place at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall on 1890 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville, NJ 08836
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The Blood Drive will be from 8:00AM to 1:30PM. It is often said that Life can turn on a dime. No one likes to think about bad things happening to good people, but sometimes they do. People have accidents or become ill and must rely on both the expertise of the medical community and the generosity of volunteer blood donors who take the time to give of themselves for others. Will YOU be one of those who takes the time to donate? Blood donors must be at least 16 years of age (16 year olds need a signed consent form, 17 year olds no consent form is needed. Consent forms will be available at the blood drive). For regular donations weight needs to be 120 pounds or more, for Alyx (2 units of red blood cells) males must be at least 5ft1inch, weigh at least 130 pounds, females must be at least 5 ft 5 inches tall and weigh at least 150lbs.
Donors need to know their social security number and bring a signed or picture form of identification. Questions on eligibility can be addressed directly with the BCNJ nursing department at 800-652-5663, ext. 132, general questions on the blood drive can be addressed by calling 973-676-4700, ext. 151. For directions to the Parish Hall, call John Arcoleo at 908-658-4898, Joe Beotsch at 908-722-2132 or Bridget Schindo 973 676-4700x155
