Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital- Milton and The American Red Cross are holding a blood drive to support the community blood supply for patients in need. Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and every pint donated could save up to three lives.

The Red Cross is urging the public to make an appointment to donate blood by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or logging on to http://www.redcrossblood.org.

 

 

WHEN:                 Saturday, June 30, 2012

                                9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

WHERE:             Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Milton

                               Nangeroni Center

199 Reedsdale Road, Milton MA 02186
ADDITIONAL INFO:

All presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free 24 pack of Nice! Spring Water from Walgreens; a Collectable Red Sox t-shirt, and a Movie Pass.

*Prizes not redeemable for cash and non-transferable.            

The American Red Cross Blood Services – Northeast Division must distribute approximately 3,000 units of blood each day just to meet the basic needs of area patients. Individuals who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission), weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.