Blood Drive Those Affected By Hurricane Harvey In Union

UNION, NJ — New Jersey residents have the opportunity to help alleviate critical blood shortages – including those that resulted from the onslaught of Hurricane Harvey – with assistance from Community Blood Services.

The Bergen County-based organization will hold 73 community blood drives throughout September, in 11 different New Jersey counties including in Union County.

The process is quick and easy, and no advance registration is required. All donors will receive a free cholesterol screening, and in addition will be given access – exclusively on the day of their donation – to the online “Donor Express” health questionnaire, which helps to streamline the actual blood donation process.

“A natural disaster such as Hurricane Harvey brings attention to the crucial importance of blood donations,” says Robert Kessler, Community Blood Services’ recruitment director. “New Jersey residents have at their fingertips the opportunity to save lives.”

Union County blood donation events:

• Sept. 26: Healthcare Training Institute, 1969 Morris Ave., in Union from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For a full list of the county-by-county breakdown of September blood donation events click here.

Healthy individuals age 16 or older, who weigh at least 110 pounds, may donate blood; 16 and 17 year olds must have signed consent forms (available at www.communitybloodservices.com) and proof of birth date. Donors should eat a moderate meal prior to donating, and also bring identification showing their signature.

On occasion, last-minute changes to scheduling for a donation event will occur. As a result, it is recommended that anyone planning to donate blood at one of Community Blood Services’ August donation events call toll-free, at 201-251-3703, to confirm timing and location details.

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