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Blood Drive To Be Held In Memory Of Brittany Barron
A blood drive will be held in Port Washington in memory of Brittany Barron, a girl who died of aplastic anemia.
PORT WASHINGTON, NY—A blood drive for aplastic anemia awareness will be held in memory of Brittany Barron next week in Port Washington, her family announced.
Barron was in third grade at Guggenheim Elementary School when she died of aplastic anemia, a non-malignant failure of the bone marrow. Brittany required many blood transfusions during her illness; patients facing the same situation need over 800 pints of blood each day.
The blood drive honoring Brittany's memory will be held at Landmark on Main Street, located at 232 Main St., on Tuesday, July 2 from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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For an appointment, email Carol at brittanysbuddies@gmail.com or click here. Walk-ins are welcome.
To be able to donate, you must meet the following requirements:
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- Weight of at least 110 pounds
- Age 16-75 (16-year-olds need parental permission form; 76+ need doctor's note)
- No blood donations in previous 56 days
- No tattoos in past 12 months
- Eat well (low fat) and drink plenty of fluids before donating
- Bring signature or photo ID, or NYBC donor card
Residents are encouraged to donate as there is currently a blood shortage on Long Island.
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