Community Corner

Roosevelt Field To Host Blood Drive This Month

It takes place on Thursday, July 31.

GARDEN CITY, NY — A blood drive will take place this month at Roosevelt Field.

People can donate blood on Thursday, July 31. The event takes place from 12:30-6 p.m. in the mall's North Court, below the food court, the New York Blood Center (NYBC) said on its website.

To select a time for donation, go to the NYBC site.

Find out what's happening in Garden Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Basic requirements to donate blood include:

  • 17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian’s written consent)
  • Weigh at least 110 pounds
  • Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following cold or flu

Find out what's happening in Garden Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.