Urgent Need For Donors At North Hempstead Blood Drive

NEW HYDE PARK, NY — Town of North Hempstead officials have announced a blood drive next month in New Hyde Park.

The donation event is also coordinated by union members from CSEA Unit #7555 in partnership with the New York Blood Center.

While appointments (11- 5 p.m.) are preferred, walk-in are welcome.

You can reserve a blood donation time on the New York Blood Center website.

“Donating blood is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to give back to our community,” Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “We need more local blood donors, so please come by to do your part — you never know when you or someone you love will be in need.”

The New York Blood Center (NYBC) has declared a blood emergency due to a severe decline in local blood donations. According to NYBC, only 2 percent of New Yorkers donate blood, compared to the national average of 3 percent.

All donors are required to bring an ID with their name and photo. Please remember to eat and drink before your donation.

The summer blood drive takes place on August 13 at Clinton G. Martin Park on Marcus Avenue.

“If just 1 percent more New Yorkers stepped up to give blood — about 195,000 new donors — we could cut the shortfall in half and bring real stability to our blood supply, especially as we prepare for emergencies and trauma season,” said Andrea Cefarelli, Senior Vice President at New York Blood Center.