Participate in April 10 Blood Drive at New Rochelle Public Library

The New Rochelle Public Library will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday.

It’s a way to give—to people who really need it. The American Red Cross Blood Services needs donations of blood from people like you.

The blood drive will be from 2–7 p.m., in the library’s meeting room and theater stage.

Why is it important to donate? Just one unit of blood can help save the lives of up to three people. For you, it’s just a few moments out of your day but for patients in need, it could save their lives. The Red Cross needs regular donations of all blood types.The rarest blood is the type which is not available when it’s needed.

Only 5 percent of the population donates blood; if only 10 percent would donate, that could very possibly 
eliminate all blood shortages, Red Cross officials say.

What do you need to donate? Be at least 17 years old. Bring a photo I.D and allow an hour to complete the donation.

Specialist medical staff will be with you at all times during the donation, which is a simple, safe and painless procedure. There is no risk to donors in giving blood. Moreover, the medical staff will provide refreshments for the participants.

Donors may drop in or register by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, or through www.redcrossblood.org.

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