Sunday, August 18, 2024
9:15AM to 3:15PM
NY Blood Center Busmobile (in front of the church on Ascan Avenue)
Be a lifesaver! Blood shortages often occur during the summer months. Giving blood is practically painless, takes about an hour, and can save up to THREE lives. Walk-ins are allowed. You may also schedule your appointment time in advance at donate.nybc.org.
Why donate? Close to 2,000 donations are needed each day in the New York/New Jersey community for cancer patients, accident or trauma victims, newborn babies and mothers delivering babies, transplant recipients, and surgery patients. Giving blood may be considered part of the Christian ministry to help others in the name of Christ, who gave His life that we may have life in its fullness.
Who can donate blood? Most people qualify as a volunteer donor, even if they are taking medications. You may donate if you weigh at least 110 pounds, are in good health, and are age 17 or older (16 with parent consent). Age 76 and over may need a doctor’s note. Read the donor eligibility requirements or call the NY Blood Center at 800-933-2566.
How to prepare: Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids the day before. Have a picture ID with you.
Blood Donor Prayer (“I gave my blood, Christ gave His.”)
Look for the NY Blood Center Busmobile near the front of the church or in the parking lot entrance on Ascan Avenue, on Sunday morning, August 18, 2024.
