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Westfield Area Blood Drives in March 2022

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COVID-19. An aging population. Fewer donors. Fewer donation sites. All of these things contributed to our current nationwide blood shortage. But you can help change things. Over the next couple of weeks, make an appointment to donate blood at one of two Westfield area blood drives.

In March 2022, two different Westfield area blood drives are going on: one in Westfield and the other in Cranford. You could be a literal life-saver by signing up to donate at either one today.

Westfield Area Blood Drives – March 2022

Westfield Blood Drive

Click here for an instant "No Strings Attached" valuation of your home.The Westfield blood drive takes place from 2 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday, March 16th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Gallows Hill Rd. You may schedule a donation time by visiting the New York Blood Center’s website here. As of the writing of this post, several appointment times remain available.

Cranford Blood Drive

The Cranford Blood Drive takes place from 1 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, March 20th at the Cranford VFW on South Ave East. While walk-ins are welcome, you are strongly encouraged to reserve an appointment time. This helps to keep social distancing in effect. To schedule your donation time, please visit the New York Blood Center’s website here.

Facts About Blood Donations

The American Red Cross reports that someone in the United States needs either blood platelets or plasma every two seconds. Type O-negative remains the most sought-after blood type due to its ability to thrive with any other blood type. Type AB plasma also works with all blood types. Both of these are in extremely short supply. However, donors of all types are welcome. After receipt of a donation, it gets processed and tested. Once broken down into its various components (platelets, plasma, and red blood cells), it gets labeled and stored for use where needed. Finally, it gets transported to hospitals that need it.

Please help save the lives of others. Sign up for one of the Westfield area blood drives today. Thank you.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes

Cranford Blood Drive Is Looking for Donors

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According to Cedars-Sinai, patients in hospitals all over the country need a total of 38,000 blood transfusions every single day. Type O-negative blood and Type AB plasma are compatible for all blood types. They are also the most in demand. But donation centers happily accept all blood and plasma types. To help fill in some of the shortage, the Community Center plays host to the Cranford Blood Drive next week and they need donors to sign up as soon as possible.

Help save lives. Make an appointment for the August 3rd, 2021 Cranford Blood Drive right now. All blood types welcome. Walk-ins accepted.

What: Cranford Blood Drive
Where: Cranford Community Center (220 Walnut Ave)
When: Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, 1 pm to 7 pm
Contact: (732) 616-8736 (text only) or Schedule Appt Online

Cranford Blood Drive

Search Westfield luxury homes for saleOne pint of blood provides the potential to save up to three lives. Any healthy person aged 17 or older may donate as long as they meet the height/weight restrictions. Sixteen-year-olds may donate as well as long as they obtain written permission from their parent or guardian and meet the height-weight restrictions.

If you feel ill for any reason on the day of donation, please stay home and rest up instead. Otherwise, you will be turned away at the site. Anyone with a cold or flu must wait at least three days after symptoms go away before they may donate blood. If you received a new piercing or tattoo anywhere on your body in the last three months, you cannot donate blood. Certain medications also eliminate you from eligibility to donate. So, please let the donation center know exactly what medications you currently take (including over-the-counter medication).

Schedule an Appointment

While the center welcomes walk-ins for the blood drive, they highly recommend scheduling an appointment instead. Fortunately, they make it very easy to do so. Simply visit the NY Blood Center’s donor portal here. Choose an available appointment time, provide the required info, and you are good to go.

Westfield National Night Out 2021

Do not forget. Next Tuesday (August 3rd), the Westfield Police host Westfield National Night Out 2021. Go to the North Side Train Lot between 6 pm and 9 pm to meet our amazing first responders. Free food, live music, and fun activities await all who visit. Save a life in the afternoon at the blood drive in Cranford. Then meet the people who save lives every day in Westfield at night. That sounds like a completely satisfying day to me.

Scott Gleason, CRS at Coldwell Banker Realty – East, NJ Luxury Homes