Consider Yourself Asked; Donate Blood
News Release: April 28, 2006
Contact: Janice Osborne, director-Communications and Marketing; (610) 865-4400, ext. 262

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley encourages residents to donate blood this month at one of these two locations in Carbon County:

• Monday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Split Rock Resort, in Lake Harmony; and

• Monday, May 22, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Nesquehoning Recreational Center, W. Railroad Street, Nesquehoning.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old, who weighs at least 110 pounds, and is in good health may give blood. For more information, contact the Carbon County office of the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley at (610) 377-2100 or call 1-800-GIVE LIFE.



The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 660,000 residents of Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton counties. Last year the Red Cross provided health and safety education training; Lifeline, a personal response service for seniors; and emergency relief to more than 20,000 Greater Lehigh Valley residents. For more information about the American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley or volunteer opportunities, call (610) 865-4400 or visit www.redcrosslv.org.