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Saturday, November 21, 2015
ENP STAFF REPORTS
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BUFFALO -- The American Red Cross encourages individuals and organizations to give something that means something this winter by making a lifesaving blood donation or hosting a blood drive.
Blood donations often decline from now to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. Seasonal illnesses, such as colds and the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations
In addition, there are fewer blood drives during the winter months when many hosting organizations postpone drives while people are traveling for the holidays. Severe winter weather may also cause scheduled blood drives to be canceled.
Despite the busy holiday season and threat of extreme freezing weather, the need for blood remains steady. Organizations can help by hosting a blood drive during the winter months, and eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood.
Visit redcrossblood.org to learn more about hosting a blood drive.
East Niagara blood drives being held during the first half of December include:
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
news@eastniagarapost.com
Blood donations often decline from now to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. Seasonal illnesses, such as colds and the flu, can also have a serious impact on blood donations
In addition, there are fewer blood drives during the winter months when many hosting organizations postpone drives while people are traveling for the holidays. Severe winter weather may also cause scheduled blood drives to be canceled.
Despite the busy holiday season and threat of extreme freezing weather, the need for blood remains steady. Organizations can help by hosting a blood drive during the winter months, and eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give blood. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood.
Visit redcrossblood.org to learn more about hosting a blood drive.
East Niagara blood drives being held during the first half of December include:
- Dec. 3: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. South Lockport Fire Company Inc, 5666 Transit Road
- Dec. 5: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Cornerstone Ice Arena, 34 Chesnut St.
- Dec. 8: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Dale Association Incorporated, 33 Ontario St.
- Dec. 14: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Newfane Town Hall Community Center, 2737 Main St., Newfane
- Dec. 15: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Faith United Methodist Church, 1449 Quaker Road, Barker
East Niagara Post is the official media sponsor of Hockey Day in Lockport.
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