Holiday Blood Drive To Be Held In Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give the gift of more life by giving blood this December. Blood drives will be held locally in Bridgewater and Hillsborough.

In December, donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. To encourage donations, all those who come to give blood or platelets from Dec. 21 through Jan. 7 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

To make an appointment to give blood download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

• Dec. 28: 3 to 8 p.m., Finderne First Aid and Rescue Squad, 476 Union Ave., Bridgewater
• Dec. 19: 2 to 7 p.m., Bridgeway Senior Healthcare, 395 Amwell Road, Hillsborough

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