Even though we are starting to emerge from a difficult time, this pandemic is still creating dire challenges for our blood supply. The New York Blood Center has declared a "Blood Supply Emergency" for our area.
The Knights of Columbus Council #6318 annual summer blood drive is set for Friday, July 2, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Daniel O’Brien VFW Hall, 32 Gleneida Ave. (Rte. 52) Carmel, NY 10512.
This critical blood drive will once again be by appointment only. To make an appointment via the internet, please follow this link to the NY Blood Center Donor Portal:
Or, to schedule an appointment by phone, please call: 1-800-933-2566.
The Knights are looking for volunteers throughout the drive but most importantly at set-up and break-down. Set-up will start at 8:00 a.m., then break-down and clean-up will be at 8:00 p.m
The Knights hope you can join our members, along with the Driscoll Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and New York City Firefighters in this absolutely critical blood drive.
Donating blood is a safe, simple, and satisfying experience. Your donations help give life to the millions of Americans each year who require blood transfusions during surgery, after an accident, or because they have a disease that requires blood components.
There are many different ways to donate lifesaving blood products, including whole blood, platelet, plasma, and automated red cell donation. The process usually takes about 45-60 minutes.
You may donate if you are at least 17 years old (16 years old with written consent from parent or legal guardian), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in good health.
DONORS PRESENTING:
• Donors who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask
• If NOT fully vaccinated, donors MUST wear a mask covering mouth and nose
• Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19
• May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• May NOT donate if they are currently on self-quarantine restrictions
• Donors who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask
• If NOT fully vaccinated, donors MUST wear a mask covering mouth and nose
• Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19
• May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days
• May NOT donate if they are currently on self-quarantine restrictions
Contact Denis Hanrahan at (845) 225-3048 or GK Ralph Fleischman at (845) 225-6318 for more info.
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