Village Lutheran Church to hold Blood Drive on September 11

Bronxville, NY- Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School are excited to again partner with the New York Blood Center on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 172 White Plains Road, Bronxville from 9AM until 1:30PM to host a blood drive. “Join us to give back to the community in a truly life changing way since each donation collected can save up to three lives,” stated Kim Zwisdak, site coordinator for the drive. To sign up please visit: https://tinyurl.com/911blood

This year’s drive is being held on the twentieth anniversary of September 11. 9/11 Day was launched in 2002 as an annual day of service to honor the victims and heroes of Sept. 11. The goal is to keep alive the spirit of unity and compassion that arose in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, providing a positive, helpful way for people to annually remember and pay tribute to the 9/11 victims, and honor those that rose up in service in response to the attacks. Eligible donors are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and honor all those who serve and sacrifice for our country.

“I am happy to help coordinate the drive and strive each drive to meet and exceed our goal in honor of my brother-in-law Larry,” stated Kim. “Blood donors allowed our family to have more precious time with him.” Blood donors of all types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative are encouraged to give. Type O negative is the universal blood type that can be transfused to patients of any blood type. It is often used to treat trauma patients and is always in demand by hospitals.

According to the New York Blood Center, approximately 75% of blood donations in our region come from blood drives that are hosted by community partners. It’s important for everyone to donate today so that as a community we can build up a strong blood supply. Blood is a critical component of emergency preparedness because it’s perishable and the supply must be constantly replenished. The blood that’s on the shelf now is the blood that will save lives if there’s an emergency.

Kim Zwisdak is leading the blood drive and is available to answer any questions. If you would like to donate blood, please contact the Development Office,
914-337-0207 x 1040 or kzwisdak@thechapelschool.org

To sign up please visit:
https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/284241
or https://tinyurl.com/911blood

Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School are located at 172 White Plains Road in Bronxville. For more information about Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School and its programs, call 914-337-3202 or visit www.thechapelschool.org