Blood Drives Set For November In Moorestown

MOORESTOWN, NJ — Two American Red Cross Blood Drives will take place in Moorestown later this month, ahead of the busy holiday season.

The first blood drive will take place on Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 207 West Main Street. The other will take place on Nov. 30, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Moorestown High School, 350 Bridgeboro Road.

A decline in donations occurs from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when donors are busy with holiday activities and travel, according to the Red Cross. However, medical treatments and emergencies that require blood don’t stop for the holidays.

The Red Cross is thanking those who carve out time to give Nov. 21-24 with a long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last. By giving blood or platelets, donors may give patients more time — and more holidays — with loved ones. Make an appointment to donate blood or platelets by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Another way to help keep the blood supply strong this winter is to host a Red Cross blood drive in December, January or February. To learn more about hosting a blood drive and to sign up, visit RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive.

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