West Chester, Pa (Enero 2, 2024) – To help ensure community blood banks have the supply they need, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is partnering with the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive on Martes, Febrero 6th in West Chester.
The blood drive will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Oscar Lasko YMCA located at 1 East Chestnut Street in West Chester.
“Since one blood donation can save up to three lives, being a donor is an incredible way to give back to others,” Comitta said. “I encourage all healthy, eligible residents to kick off the new year by donating blood. And if you cannot, please help spread the word. Every donation helps.”
Blood donations are essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries and according to the American Red Cross, every two seconds a person in the United States needs a blood donation.
Blood banks also typically see a drop in donations over the holidays, so it’s now especially important for community members to work together to begin to replenish the supply.
La mayoría de las personas pueden donar sangre en Pensilvania cada 56 días, y hasta seis veces al año si lo son:
- Goza de buena salud y se encuentra bien,
- 16 años o más; y
- Weigh at least 110 pounds.
Advanced registration is required by going to RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code “Senator Comitta” or by calling 1-800-RedCross.
For more information on donor eligibility, visit www.redcrossblood.org.
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