Super Bowl Sunday Blood Drive in Port Washington

Members of the community are invited to donate blood at the Annual Super Bowl Sunday Blood Drive at The Community Synagogue of Port Washington.

All blood collected will be used by facilities in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties. Each pint donated can treat up to five different patients.

Stop by Sunday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Synagogue, located at 160 Middle Neck Road.

According to Long Island Blood Services, the amount of donations have not been keeping up with the need.

Bring your spouse and your children (age 16 and over weighing a minimum of 110 pounds.) Donors age 75 and over need a doctor’s written permission.

Please bring a photo or signature ID and know your Social Security Number.

Eat and drink well before donating.

To schedule a convenient donation appointment, call Phil Roman at 917-880-8590 or email promanlaw@gmail.com Walk-in donors are also welcome.

If you cannot attend the drive, call Long Island Blood at 800-933-2566 and donate at a local blood center, including the Lake Success facility on Marcus Avenue. Use the account number 3126 of The Community Synagogue Brotherhood to be part of our drive.

Editor’s Note: Updated with correct contact information.