Community Corner
Critical Chronic Blood Shortage Ignites WAYNE INTERFAITH BLOOD DRIVE
Blood Drives January 12th and 19th
New Jersey’s chronic blood shortage has arrived and ‘we' are the only source! While
one pint can save three lives – New Jersey, with the lowest percentage of
donors nationwide (3.2% vs 5%) must import over 31,000 pints of blood per
year. New Jersey has relied on blood
from other states but now many are in short supply as well.
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In Aug. 2012 the Outreach Committee of Packanack Community Church joined forces with other churches in town to form Wayne interfaith Blood Drive. Robust efforts drew 86 donors and again, in 2013 they collected over 164 pints of blood– “doing together what couldn't be done alone”.
…and blood is still urgently needed:
Jan. 12th - 9am to 2pm Immaculate Heart of Mary, 580 Ratzer Rd.
Jan. 19th - 11am to 5pm Packanack Community Church, 120 Lake Drive East.
Please keep posted for February blood drives coming up.
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Every 2.5 seconds someone
needs blood - if we all gave blood 2 to 4 times a year could these shortages be prevented? Check for local drives or
contact local hospitals.
Community Blood Services
of Paramus, in business for 50 yrs. says
giving blood is safe, easy and saves lives. Allow one
hour - every effort is made to simplify registration and screening, donations
take ten (10) minutes.
Donors m/b in good health, weigh over 110 lbs. and be 17 to 75 yrs. Before donating eat well and drink plenty of water. Light snacks provided.
As a bonus, donating blood replenishes and strengthens your own while supporting those recovering from injury, illness, surgery, blood disorders, cancer and more?
In the spirit of renewal – simply open your heart, roll up your sleeve and give … Thanks!
