Hicksville Blood Drive Scheduled For Oct. 6

HICKSVILLE, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay is holding a blood drive in Hicksville next month in recognition of World Blood Donor Day. The drive will be held on Oct. 6 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.

"Blood supplies have seriously dwindled as a result of fewer donors during the pandemic," said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "Supplies are critically needed for local hospitals to meet the demand and continue saving lives. Please consider participating in this blood drive to help bolster our blood banks and ensure as many people as possible can be helped. Together, we can give the gift of life though a simple blood donation."

Appointments are preferred. To qualify as a donor, a person must be between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor's note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen.

For additional information regarding the blood drive, contact the town's Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate, sign up today at https://bit.ly/3qu80fl.