Blood Drives Will Be Held Aug. 22

The Wayne Interfaith Network (WIN) is sponsoring two blood drives on Aug. 22:

, 2 to 8 p.m.

, 1 to 7 p.m.

Donors must be in good health, between 16 and 75 years old, and weigh more than 110 pounds.

WIN is a group of houses of worship in Wayne that host charity and philanthropic events on a regular basis.

According to the state Department of Health and Senior Services, only 3.6 percent of eligible people in New Jersey donate blood on a regular basis, compared to 5 percent nationwide.

Donors 16 years old and younger need their parents written permission; donors 76 years old need a doctor’s written permission.

For more information about the blood drive at Packanack Community, call Virginia at 973-907-7354.

For more information about the blood drive at Calvary Temple, call Gladys at 973-692-1349, ext. 254 or e-mail her at gcastellanos@calvary.com.

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