Fall Blood Drive - Saturday, October 11
The Blairstown Rotary Fall Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, October 11 at the Lions Den, 505 Route 94 in Knowlton NJ from 9 AM to 3 PM. There is easy access and plenty of parking.
Blood supplies are low. Your donation can save a life.
Appointments are requested, but walk-ins are welcome. Registering in advance can save you time.
To register and reserve an appointment time: Click Here
Our blood drive is managed by the New York Blood Center. Click here for more information.
DONORS PRESENTING:
Basic Requirements to Donate Blood
Donating blood is safe and convenient when you are:
In good health
17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian’s written consent) If you are 76 years of age or older, New York Blood Center requires written consent from your doctor. Please bring a copy of the letter from your doctor to your donor appointment. This letter will remain on file with New York Blood Center as your proof of eligibility to donate.
Weigh at least 110 pounds (Donors aged 16-18 have additional height and weight restrictions)
Antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne) if taken for infection, accept after last dose provided donor meets all other criteria.
Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following cold or flu.
Donating blood is safe and convenient when you are:
In good health17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian’s written consent) If you are 76 years of age or older, New York Blood Center requires written consent from your doctor. Please bring a copy of the letter from your doctor to your donor appointment. This letter will remain on file with New York Blood Center as your proof of eligibility to donate.Weigh at least 110 pounds (Donors aged 16-18 have additional height and weight restrictions)Antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne) if taken for infection, accept after last dose provided donor meets all other criteria.Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following cold or flu.Some medical conditions/medications, recent tattoos, piercings, or travel may impact eligibility. Learn more: https://www.nybc.org/.../common-reasons-people-cant-donate/
For questions about eligibility to donate due to travel outside the U.S., medications or medical conditions call 800.688.0900.
