Online Registration Required
Town Administrator Mallory Aronstein, Town Administrator Mark Ullucci and Swansea/Somerset Public Health Nurse Desiree Harding, on behalf of the towns of Somerset and Swansea, invite residents and members of the public to participate in the upcoming blood drive hosted with the American Red Cross on May 1.
WHEN:
Monday, May 1 from 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Donors must register for a donation time online ahead of the clinic. To sign up click here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time.
WHERE:
The Somerset Council on Aging Building, 115 Wood St., Somerset, MA
WHO:
Anyone 17 years old and older can donate blood, so long as they are in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. There is no upper age limit for donating, so long as the individual is feeling healthy and well and meets the other criteria.
In Massachusetts, a 16-year-old may donate blood as well but they’re required to have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to donating.
WHAT:
Blood donations help save lives, and are desperately needed. To learn more about the serious need for blood supply donations, see the American Red Cross donation information page.
Residents who wish to donate blood are encouraged to sign up sooner than later to ensure appointments are still available. Appointments are made on a first-come, first-serve basis.
To schedule a blood donation appointment for this drive: Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the 02777 Zip Code Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App Call 1-800-REDCROSS.Those giving blood are recommended to use RapidPass to complete a pre-donation reading and health history online before arriving at the blood drive site. This can save several minutes at the appointment.
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