Blood Drive Today at Bellmore Library

In response to an increased need for blood, the Bellmore Library is urging the Bellmore-Merrick community to roll up its sleeves, donate blood and ensure hospital demands continue to be met over the summer. 

The Blood Drive is being held in memory of Dr. Leonard Schreiber. Dr. Schreiber was a resident of Bellmore whose orthodontics practice was in Merrick for decades.

The drive will be held Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Bellmore Memorial Library. Two free Mets tickets will be given to every donor.

According to Long Island Blood Services, in order for participants to donate blood, they must meet the following requirements:

• Must bring an ID with a signature or photo
• Must be a minimum of 110 pounds
• Must be the ages of 16 to 76 (16 year olds must have parental permission and people over the age of 76 need a doctor’s note)
• Must eat well and drink fluids beforehand
• No tattoos in the past 12 months