Wantagh Fire Department, State Senator Rhoads Prepare For Blood Drive

WANTAGH, NY. — The Wantagh Fire Department will be seeing red Monday, hosting the Wantagh Community Blood Drive with the New York Blood Center. Co-hosting the drive will be Nassau County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, Assemblyman Dave McDonough, Comptroller Elaine Phillips, Councilman Chris Schneider and State Senator Steven Rhoads.

The drive will take place from 1:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday at the Wantagh firehouse, located at 3470 Park Avenue in Wantagh. Prospective donors are encouraged to eat and drink before donating — and yo bring photo ID, according to a Facebook post from the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce.

Appointments are preferred, and can be scheduled at NYBC.org.

“As a volunteer firefighter with the Wantagh Fire Department for over 33 years, I’ve seen firsthand how critical donated blood can be in saving lives,” Rhoads said in a statement. “Just one pint of blood can mean the difference between life and death for up to three people — a powerful reminder of how much good a single act of generosity can do for the lives of those who live, work, and serve right here in our community. I’m thrilled to once again team up with the Wantagh Fire Department for this life-saving initiative and encourage everyone who can to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life.”

For further information, the New York Blood Center can be reached at 1-800-933-BLOOD.