Health & Fitness

Blood Drive Being Held In Burlington County

Blood is needed for patients in the United States every two seconds, the Red Cross says.

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Red Cross is holding a blood drive in Mount Laurel on Friday.

Attendees can register for a time between noon and 5 p.m. at the Mount Laurel Community Center located at 100 Mount Laurel Rd.

Anyone with questions regarding the event can reach out to comments@mountlaurel.com.

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Visit the Red Cross website for frequently asked questions and other information about the process of giving blood.

Someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds, according to the organization.

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Blood donors help save the lives of patients of all ages every day who are undergoing treatment for burns, accidents, heart surgery, organ transplants, and cancer.

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