Health & Fitness

Huntington Fire Department to Host Blood Drive

All donors will receive a complimentary steak dinner.

Anyone who donates blood at the upcoming Huntington Fire Department Blood Drive on Monday will receive a complimentary steak dinner.

The drive will be held from 3-9 p.m. at the Huntington Fire Department, located at 1 Leverich Place between Wall Street and New York Avenue.

Every person who donates blood will help save up to three lives.

To donate, you must:

  • Bring an ID with a signature or photo.
  • Be a minimum weight of 110 lbs.
  • Be between the ages of 16 and 75 (16-year-olds must have parental permission. Those age 76 and over need a doctor’s note)
  • Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids
  • No tattoos for the past 12 months
  • For questions concerning medical eligibility, call 1-800-688-0900.

For more information, contact Brian Keane at 631-872-6159.

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