(Garden City, NY) The Long Island Volunteer Center (LIVC) and Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center are hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, September 9th from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at the Center in Garden City. LIVC is asking Long Islanders to donate blood to pay tribute to 9/11 victims and heroes. Registration is strongly recommended. The Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center is located along Museum Row on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. in Garden City.
This is the third annual blood drive, with the past two drives resulting in the collection of 107 pints of blood. LIVC is hoping to reach a total of 200 pints after this blood drive. According to Long Island Blood Services, one pint of blood can save up to three lives. Patients depend on the transfusion of red blood cells, platelets and plasma, which can only come from volunteer blood donors. People of all blood types are encouraged to donate.
“There is no better way to remember those lost on 9/11 than by taking action to help others survive. Now in its third year, LIVC’s life-saving blood drive continues to grow bigger each year thanks to the generosity of our fellow Long Islanders,” said Simone Solz Leo, Blood Drive Chair at the Long Island Volunteer Center. “There is a constant need for blood donations in our region. Becoming a volunteer donor is a significant way to mark the September 11th anniversary and participate in the country’s National Day of Service & Remembrance and promote National Preparedness month.”
To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds and be in general good health with no tattoos for the past 12 months. Sixteen year olds may donate blood with parental consent. Over the age of 76 requires a doctor’s note.
The LIVC is the resource center for volunteerism and community service initiatives throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties. Established in 1992, LIVC operates year round and its services are provided free of charge. The LIVC collaborates with corporations and community organizations to address the needs of Long Islanders. LIVC is an affiliate of the HandsOn Network since 2008, connecting agencies seeking volunteers with individuals and groups looking for ways to serve their communities. In 2011, the LIVC was designated by New York State as the Regional Volunteer Center for Long Island. For more information, contact the Long Island Volunteer Center at (516) 564-5482 or visit www.longislandvolunteercenter.org .
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, please register at:
http://tinyurl.com/LIvolunteercenterblooddrive
For additional information, please contact:
BloodDrive@longislandvolunteercenter.org
516-478-5018
For medical eligibility, please contact:
Long Island Blood Services
1-800-688-0900
