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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcomers' Club To Host Annual Blood Drive

The club will host the "Have a Heart" blood drive on Feb. 2.


The following information was provided by The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcomers' Club.


The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Newcomers’ Club will host there Annual Blood Drive "Have a Heart" Event next month which is open to the public.  Please come and bring a friend/family member to join in. Also bring your children while you donate, Newcomer Club Member Volunteers will help watch and entertain with coloring pages.

Date: Saturday Feb 2nd
Time: 7:30am - 2pm
Place: NJBS Donor Center 2279 South Ave. Scotch Plains

To give blood you must be in generally good health, weigh 110lbs or more and be 17 years of age (16 with parental consent)  Please note you must bring your ID, drink plenty of water and eat before the day of the drive and before you arrive and plan to spend approximately 1 hour at the donation center.

Questions on eligibility (if you have had the flu, autoimmune disease etc.) please call 800.933.2566 or go to www.nybloodcenter.org


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