When it comes to giving blood and saving lives, Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview), the New York Blood Center and the New York Islanders say “Yes! Yes! Yes!”
At Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s upcoming blood drive, which is running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28 at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, every person who rolls up their sleeves will receive a voucher for two tickets to a select 2024-25 regular-season home game.
“Long Island’s blood emergency is unrelenting, and we must remain ever diligent in our efforts to combat this crisis and ensure that every person can access this life-saving form of medical care in their moment of need,” Deputy Minority Leader said. “Whether you are a routine donor, one who hasn’t given in a while or even a first-time donor, giving the gift of life is a great way to end the year, and I’m proud to be partnering with the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, the New York Blood Center and the Islanders to rally our community behind such a great cause.”
Eligible donors must have an ID with a signature or a photo, weigh at least 110 pounds, have had no tattoos in the last 12 months and be ages 16-75 years of age (16-year-old donors must have parental consent. Donors over age 76 must bring a doctor’s note.) O-negative and B-negative donors are especially needed in addition to all other blood types.
Appointments are preferred but not required; walk-ins will be taken as capacity permits. Call 1-800-93-BLOOD (25663) or visit https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/320284 to make an appointment. For more information, contact Deputy Minority Leader Drucker’s office at 516-571-6216 or adrucker@nassaucountyny.gov.