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Amid Blood Emergency, Weekend Blood Drive Takes Place In Seaford
It takes on Saturday at the Seaford Middle School.
SEAFORD, NY — In the wake of a blood emergency being declared last week, you can donate this weekend in Seaford.
The blood drive is on Saturday at the Seaford Middle School.
A significant drop in blood donations after the holiday season has led to an alarmingly low donor turnout, with a decrease by 30 percent in recent weeks, the New York Blood Center said.
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Blood types are urgently needed, but especially type O- and B-.
Saturday's blood drive runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the school's cafeteria.
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Appointments are preferred on the NYBC's website, but walk-ins are allowed.
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