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Fallen Officer's Memory Inspires Chance To Save Lives At Blood Drive
The death of Officer Christopher Bernal left a hole in the Port Chester community. A blood drive in his honor will literally help to heal.
PORT CHESTER, NY — A tragedy that shook a seaside Westchester village has inspired a chance to lend a hand, and maybe help save a stranger's life.
A Red Cross blood drive, in the memory of Port Chester Police Officer Christopher Bernal, who was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash in July, will take place at the Port Chester Senior Center.
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The drive comes at a critical time. The Red Cross said it has put emergency measures in place because of a growing blood shortage.
"This is serious: The current emergency blood shortage means we've had to limit distributions of some of the most transfused blood types to hospitals," the agency said in a statement released on Monday. "The need is truly urgent. Blood is going to hospitals faster than donations are coming in. Patients need our help."
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The blood drive will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from noon to 4:30 p.m., in the Main Hall of the Port Chester Senior Center located at 222 Grace Church St. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS for more information.
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