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Back to School Blood Drive Set for September at NCC

Annual blood drive set for Sept. 23.

Nassau Community College is gearing up for their 20th Annual Back to School Blood Drive.

The annual drive will take place Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the College Center.

The drive is open for all college and local community members to take part.

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“Through our educational efforts to increase the number of blood donors, and our own contributions, the College hopes we will help meet a substantial level of the community’s blood needs,” said Dr. Arthur Friedman, Co-Chair of the NCC Blood Drive Task Force. “We look forward to working in partnership with community residents in this much needed blood drive.”

To make an appointment to give blood, call Friedman at 516-572-7401 or Barbara Vollmer at 516-572-7883. Donors must be at least 17 years old and in good health. Donors are requested to bring a photo identification with them and to eat before their donation time.

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