July 6, 2018
Dear Editor,
A blood emergency has been declared in the New York area this summer. Low levels, leading into summer months, are particularly dangerous as families are taking vacations and are less available to donate. To help build up the needed supply; I am reaching out to invite all those who can donate to please join our efforts and save lives.
My office is working with the New York Blood Center to host a Blood Drive on Thursday, July 12th from 1-7 PM at the Centerport Fire Department, 9 Park Circle, Centerport, NY 11721. Each donor will receive an electronic voucher which they can redeem online for a pair of tickets to the NY Mets!
Some requirements to donate include:
- You must be between the ages of 16 and 75
- You must weigh over 110 pounds and be in good health
- No tattoos in the last 12 months
Please come out to our Blood Drive and support the thousands of people who will need blood every day! To schedule an appointment for the blood drive, please call my office at 631-854-4500 or register online at https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?s=67800.
Best Regards,
William R. Spencer, M.D.
Suffolk County Legislator 18th Legislative District
