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Madison Rotary Hosts Blood Drive at Madison Area YMCA

Critical Time to Donate Blood and Save Lives

​The Madison Rotary, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Madison Area YMCA, is hosting a blood drive at the Madison Area YMCA on Thursday, August 8, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
​The Madison Rotary, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Madison Area YMCA, is hosting a blood drive at the Madison Area YMCA on Thursday, August 8, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Madison Area YMCA)

The Madison Rotary, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Madison Area YMCA, is hosting a blood drive at the Madison Area YMCA on Thursday, August 8, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. This event comes at a crucial time as there is a significant blood shortage currently affecting our community.

The blood drive will take place in Buttenheim Hall at the Madison Area YMCA's Family Center, located at 111 Kings Road, Madison, NJ. Please remember to bring a state or government-issued photo ID to enter the facility. To schedule your appointment, please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Madison%20Rotary or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Madison Rotary Vice President Kyle Becker emphasized the importance of this blood drive, stating, "Donating blood is an incredibly impactful way to support our community during this critical time. We encourage everyone who is able to, to come out and donate. Your contribution can make a life-saving difference."

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Madison Area YMCA President and CEO Diane Mann, highlighted the significance of this partnership, saying, "We are proud to collaborate with the Madison Rotary and the American Red Cross for such an important cause. This blood drive exemplifies our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our community. We urge all eligible donors to participate and help address the urgent need for blood donations."

Blood donations are urgently needed to help save lives. Donors who come to give blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon.com Gift Card by email as a thank you for their generosity through the American Red Cross. To claim this offer, visit https://rcblood.org/Help.

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