Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) is once again joining with Whitpain Township to sponsor a Blood Drive and Legislative Information Day on Thursday, March 22, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Whitpain Township Building in Blue Bell.
“Donating blood saves lives, and it takes only an hour out of a donor’s day,” Harper said. “We’ve seen great community support at this blood drive each year. I intend to sign up to donate, and I hope you will too.”
In addition to the blood drive, visitors to the Whitpain Township building can get their blood pressure checked by the Second Alarmers Rescue Squad. Harper’s Blue Bell office staff will also be on hand with information about state government programs and services.
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The event is held in conjunction with the American Red Cross of the Penn-Jersey Region.
Persons in good health can donate a unit of blood as often as every eight weeks. People age 17 and older are eligible to donate. Teens who are 16 years of age may do so with the written permission of their parents.
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To schedule an appointment to donate blood at Harper’s blood drive, call her office at 610-277-3230 or visit KateHarper.net and click on the “Blood Drive” button in the right column.
The Whitpain Township Building is located at 960 Wentz Road in Blue Bell.
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