TMC (The Manor Club) and Pelham Together are thrilled to sponsor a community blood drive.<\/p>\n
Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. (*Parental permission form is required for 16 year olds & is available at www.nybc.org\/16.)
\nPeople age 76 or older may donate blood if they meet all criteria and present a physicians letter.<\/p>\n
It takes about an hour to donate blood yet only 2% of the eligible population donates. There is no substitute for human blood and you cannot get an infectious disease by donating.<\/p>\n
2 seconds: how often someone needs blood
\n5 days: shelf life of donated platelets
\n42 days: shelf life of donated red blood cells
\n56 days: how often you can donate
\n17%: number of non-donors who cite “never thought about it” as the main reason for not giving<\/p>\n
Walk ins welcome, though we prefer that you schedule your donation through the link below or by scanning the QR code.<\/p>\n
Please remember to eat and drink plenty of water before giving blood and bring your Donor ID or ID with name and either signature or photo.<\/p>\n
For any questions about medical eligibility to donate (medications, travel, etc.) please contact the NY Blood Center at 1.800.933.2566. <\/p>\n
We look forward to seeing you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"