2017 Palmerton Area Community is HOSTING BLOOD DRIVE
Palmerton Area Community is HOSTING BLOOD DRIVE ON Monday May 15, 2017 Palmerton, PA – The Palmerton Area Community will be hosting a Blood Drive on May 15, 2017 from 11:30 am – 6:30 pm, in partnership with Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC) at the West End Fire Co., 855 Princeton Ave., Palmerton PA. “Our regional hospitals require over 450 units of blood daily to care for their patients, which include cancer patients, premature infants, accident victims and others in need of lifesaving blood transfusions,” explains Marie D’Amato, Donor Resources Representative, MKBC. “Therefore, it is vital that blood used today be replaced today to maintain a safe, stable and constant blood supply in our community, and we urge all local residents to support a vital community service by donating at this blood drive.” In order to donate blood, individuals must be 16 years of age or older, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, feel healthy on the day of their donation & provide valid identification. Consent of parent/guardian is required for 16-year-old donors; additional donor eligibility requirements can be found at GIVEaPINT.org. To schedule a donation at Palmerton Area Community Blood Drive, contact Alice Wanamaker at 484-274-2080 or AliceW@CarbonCountyChamber.org appointments can also be scheduled online at giveapint.org and reference sponsor code 1361.
Date and Time
Monday May 15, 2017
11:30 AM - 6:30 PM EDT
May 15, 2017 11:30-6:30 PM
Location
West End Fire Co., 855 Princeton Ave., Palmerton PA.
Contact Information
To schedule a donation at Palmerton Area Community Blood Drive, contact Alice Wanamaker at 484-274-2080 or AliceW@CarbonCountyChamber.org appointments can also be scheduled online at giveapint.org and reference sponsor code 1361.