Health & Fitness

Cranford Jaycees Sponsor Event for National Blood Donor Month

Cranford community members donating blood may help save a life, and as a bonus, win a trip to Cancun.

The Cranford Jaycees are hosting a blood drive on Jan. 11, 2020.
The Cranford Jaycees are hosting a blood drive on Jan. 11, 2020. (Flyer courtesy New Jersey Blood Services)

CRANFORD, NJ — The Cranford Jaycees will host a blood drive on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 as part of National Blood Donor Month. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Center, is partly sponsored by New Jersey Blood Services.

Besides potentially saving a life, donors will be entered in a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to Cancun.

Making an appointment is appreciated, although walk-ins are welcome also. To schedule an appointment, go to http://tinyurl.com/GiveBloodNJBS. The sponsor code is 16077.

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The Community Center is located at 220 Walnut St. in Cranford. Remember to eat, drink, and bring your Donor ID or an ID with your name and photo. For more information, call 1-800-933-BLOOD.

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