Donate Blood In Memory Of Monmouth County School Nurse

WALL, NJ — New Jersey Blood Services is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, May 3 in memory of Peggy Whiteside, a retired school nurse, who died in 2021.

The blood drive will be held at the Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Rd, Tinton Falls from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Whiteside, who was formerly the chairperson for the church’s blood drives, died from COVID-19 last year. As a registered nurse, she had a strong interest in community health, as she was known for bringing her blood pressure monitor to church and was often seen taking people’s blood pressure in the social time after church services, said New Jersey Blood Services.

"Peggy was a beloved school nurse at Middletown High School South, where her family has now set up a scholarship in her memory for a graduating student pursuing a nursing career," said New Jersey Blood Services.

The drive dedicated to Whiteside memory will be the first blood drive at the Church of St. Anselm since the start of the pandemic.

To make an appointment at this blood drive, donors can call 1-800-933-2566 or visit this link.