Town collects 47 pints at blood drive

The Town of Oyster Bay collected 47 pints of blood during its recent collection drive.

The Town of Oyster Bay partnered with the New York Blood Center to collect 47 pints of blood at a recent Collection Drive at the Town’s Hicksville Athletic Center.

“Blood donations are critical in helping to secure necessary blood transfusions for patients in hospitals. As blood supplies remain extremely low and the New York Blood Center recently announced an Emergency Blood Shortage, it is so important to help those in need and host these Blood Drives as often as we can,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.

Supervisor Saladino added, “Just one pint of blood can save up to three lives. We thank everyone who donated the gift of life at our recent blood drive.”

To donate blood today, visit donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/zip for more information and to make an appointment.