Recognizing September 11th as a National Day of Service & Remembrance
(Long Island, NY) The Long Island Volunteer Center (LIVC) and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center are hosting a Blood Drive on Monday, September 21st from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. The Blood Drive will be held at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum in Garden City. LIVC invites 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 on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. (along Museum Row) in Garden City.
The Long Island Volunteer is hoping that this blood drive will collect 50 pints of blood aiming to reach over 200 pints of blood over the past five years.
“There is no more poignant way to remember those lost on 9/11 than by taking action to give the most personal gift of all, a pint of blood that could save up to 3 lives,” said Diana O’Neill, Executive Director of the Long Island Volunteer Center. Now in its fifth year, LIVC’s blood drive marks the September 11th anniversary supporting our country’s National Day of Service & Remembrance. “There is a constant need for blood donations in our region. Your generosity could make the difference in someone else’s life,” explained Ms. O’Neill.
If you would like to donate blood; you must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds and be in general good health without acquiring 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.
About the Long Island Volunteer Center
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:
For additional information, please contact:
- BloodDrive@longislandvolunteercenter.org
516-478-5018
For medical eligibility, please contact:
- Long Island Blood Services
1-800-688-0900
For press inquiries, please contact:
- Simone Solz Leo at simoneleo@longislandvolunteercenter.org or 201-912-2701
