Hicksville Blood Drive Scheduled For June 21

HICKSVILLE, NY — To help hospitals meet the ongoing and pressing need for blood, the Town of Oyster Bay will be holding a blood drive on Monday, June 21 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Hicksville Athletic Center, located at 167 S. Broadway in Hicksville.

Appointments are preferred for the blood drive. Social distancing and sanitary protocols will be in place to maintain the health and safety of all donors.

To qualify as a blood donor, a person must between the ages of 17 and 75 years old (16 with parental permission and 76 or older with a doctor's note), weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. Anyone who received a tattoo within the past 12 months is ineligible to donate. It is recommended that donors eat well (low fat) and drink fluids in the days before donating. Additionally, all donors will receive a voucher for a free Blizzard at Dairy Queen, compliments of Councilwoman Laura Maier.

For additional information regarding the blood drive, contact the town's Public Information Office at (516) 624-6380. To make an appointment to donate, sign up today at https://bit.ly/3gACp82.