Boys Scouts, Elks Club team up for blood drive

NEWBURYPORT  —  Linked units of Scout Troop 21 and the American Red Cross are teaming up to boost blood supply for a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the the Newburyport Elks Club function hall, 25 Low Stl, Newburyport.

Nearly 1,600 units of blood are needed each day to help those in need right here in the Newburyport community.  

It only takes about an hour of time – and one small pinch – to become a hero to someone in need.  Giving the gift of life is one way to help those in need.  Every blood donation is an opportunity to help an accident victim, a surgical patient, or a child battling leukemia, to name a few.

Those whose blood type is O, A negative or B negative may be eligible to become a Power Red donor.

Anyone 17 years of age or older, weighing 110 pounds or more and feeling in good health may be eligible to donate blood.  To make an appointment to donate blood call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org.