Emergency Blood Drive Tuesday at Farmingdale State College

With blood supplies dwindling, New York Blood Center has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations.

Farmingdale State College will host an emergency drive Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.

“New York Blood Center has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations to ensure their continued capability to serve area hospitals,” according to a message from Sen. Michael Venditto’s office. “Their primary concerns are their ability to meet predictable patient needs as well as any unexpected emergencies that may occur. Please make every possible effort to donate blood.”

Donors must have a valid photo ID or ID with signature, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be between 16 and 76 years old. Tattoos must be more than a year old.

For more information, call Sen. Michael Venditto’s office at 516-882-0630 or visit his website here.

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