Holiday Blood Drive To Be Held In Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to give the gift of more life by giving blood this December. Blood drives will be held locally in Union County including in Springfield.

In December, donations decline but the needs of patients remain steady. To encourage donations, all those who come to give blood or platelets from Dec. 21 through Jan. 7 will receive a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.

To make an appointment to give blood download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:

• Dec. 17: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Raymond Chisholm Community Center, 100 S. Springfield Ave., Springfield
• Dec. 18: 2 to 7 p.m., American Red Cross, 695 Springfield Ave., Summit
• Dec. 20: 2 to 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St., Westfield
• Dec. 29: 2 to 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Council No. 1146, 80 W. Inman Ave., Rahway

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