(BALDWIN, N.Y.) - Roll up your sleeves and help save lives on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 with Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé (D - Freeport) and the Coral House by donating blood from 1 - 7 p.m. at the Coral House, 70 Milburn Ave., Baldwin.
“Over the summer, residents responded to the urgent call for blood donations as our region emerged from the most daunting stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their generosity was vital in efforts to replenish our blood reserves ,” Legislator Mulé said. “I’m delighted to once again work with the Coral House and host an autumn blood drive as part of our ongoing efforts to ensure that the gift of life is always available.”
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.
In compliance with COVID-19 prevention directives, donors must wear a face mask or covering; have their temperature taken before donating; and must be 14 days symptom-free if they have recovered from COVID-19. Individuals that are currently observing self-quarantine restrictions or that have tested positive for COVID-19 or experienced symptoms in the last 14 days are not eligible to donate at this time.
Visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/281773 to schedule a time to donate, or call 1-800-933-BLOOD (25663). Appointments are preferred; walk-ins will be taken if capacity permits.
For more information, contact Legislator Mulé’s office at 516-571-6205 or dmule@nassaucountyny.gov.
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