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Donate Blood in East Brunswick This Weekend

St. Bartholomew's Church hosting blood drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 2.

Before the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, help make a difference for those in need by donating blood.

The Knights of Columbus and St. Bartholomew’s Church will host a blood drive Feb. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 460 Ryder’s Lane in East Brunswick. Two people who donate will be the winner of a $25 gift card.

To donate blood you must be between 17-years-old and 76-years-old (16-year-olds can donate with parental consent form and those over 76 can donate with a doctor’s note.) 

You must weigh at least 110 lbs. and meet other requirements. Most medications will not keep you from donating. 

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People with diabetes and blood pressure controlled by medication can donate. Please eat before you come and bring ID and proof of age.

If you have a question, come to the drive and ask.

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For an appointment call 800- 933-2566 or go to http://nybloodcenter.org Use group code 08855.


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