The Town of Huntington has set up several blood drives this month in the spirit of January being National Blood Donor Month.
Three blood drives already took place (one on Jan. 30 and two on Feb. 1), but there’s still five more blood drives to go, so don’t worry if you haven’t gotten around to donating yet.
“The winter months are typically the most difficult time of year for blood banks and hospitals. Especially when inclement weather hits, many local blood drives are cancelled or experience low turnout.” Suffolk County Legislator William R. Spencer, M.D. said in a press release. “Your donation can help prevent a shortage and save up to 3 lives!”
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. is in need of blood and nearly 41,000 units are used in hospitals each day.
Blood donations are used to treat illnesses such as cancer, liver disease, kidney disease, severe infections and bleeding disorders. While nearly 38 percent of the population is healthy enough to donate, less than 10 percent of people do.
Donors must:
- Be 17 years of age or older (or 16 with parental consent)
- Weigh at least 110 pounds
- Be feeling “in good health” on the day of donation
- Come with a photo ID
- Be prepared to spend 30-45 minutes in the donation process
Check out the list below of upcoming blood drives:
Monday, Feb. 8 from 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Henry L. Stimson Middle School
401 Oakwood Rd. Huntington Station, NY 11746
Thursday, Feb. 11 from 1:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Countrywood Primary Center
499 Old Country Rd. Huntington Station NY 11746
Thursday, Feb. 18 from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Harborfields Public Library, Community Room
31 Broadway, Greenlawn, NY 11740
Sunday, Feb. 21 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
109 Brown’s Rd. Huntington, NY 11743
Monday, Feb. 22 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Signature Premier Properties
157 East Main St. Huntington, NY 11743
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