(JERICHO, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker is once again joining forces with the New York Blood Center to host a blood drive from 3 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at the Jericho Public Library, which is located at 1 Merry Lane, Jericho, N.Y. 11753.
Eligible donors must have an ID with a signature or a photo, weigh at least 110 pounds, have had no tattoos in the last 12 months and be ages 16-75 years of age (16-year-old donors must have parental consent. Donors over age 76 must bring a doctor’s note). O-negative and B-negative donors are especially needed in addition to all other blood types.
“By rolling up your sleeves, you are truly giving the gift of life and helping to ensure that patients can receive essential care in their time of greatest need,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “I am proud to be once again working with the New York Blood Center and the Jericho Public Library to host this community blood drive, and I encourage everyone who is eligible – whether you donate routinely, haven’t given blood in a while, or are a first-time donor – to do your part to address our region’s persistent blood shortage.”
Appointments are preferred but not required; walk-ins will be taken as capacity permits. Limited appointments to make double red cell donations are available. Call 1-800-93-BLOOD (25663) or visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/331396 to make an appointment.
For more information, contact Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov