American Red Cross Blood Drive In Cinnaminson Sept. 5

CINNAMINSON, NJ — The next chance for Cinnaminson residents to give blood is less than a month away. All donors will receive a free, special giveaway, according to the announcement on the Burlington County Library System's Cinnaminson Branch website.

The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive at the Cinnaminson Library on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2 p.m.-7 p.m. The library is located at 1619 Riverton Road. The drive will be held in the Meeting Room.

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome. To register for a time slot online, click here. To register by phone, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Donors should remember to drink plenty of water before donating blood. For Donor Eligibility Guidelines, click here or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Donation Tips (including tips for after donating): Click here

Tips to boost your iron level: Click here

According to American Red Cross:

• 190 times a day we help a family affected by a disaster.
• 5,600 times a day someone receives a Red Cross unit of blood.
• 1,000 times a day we provide services to military members, veterans and their families.

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