Donate Blood At The North Merrick Library June 19

Senator John Brooks is sponsoring a Blood Drive at the North Merrick Library on Monday, June 19, from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. As road traffic increases with summer vacationing, so do motor vehicle accidents, which can cause serious injuries — requiring the need for more blood donations and blood donors.

The library is located at 1691 Meadowbrook Road in Merrick. Nearly anyone can come and donate blood, however, donors must:

• Be in good general health and feeling well.
• Weigh at least 110 lbs.
• Be between ages 16 and 75 (16-year-olds need parental permission; those 76 and older require a doctor’s note).
• Have no new tattoos within the past 12 months.
• Bring identification with signature or photo.

Anyone interested in donating can contact Senator Brooks’ District Office at 516-882-0630 with any questions.

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