Change of Date for Red Cross Blood Drive in Nesquehoning
News Release: August 22, 2008
Contact: Janice Osborne, Director-Communications and Marketing; American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley (610) 865-4400, ext. 262; pager (610) 508-4378

The American Red Cross has rescheduled its blood drive at the Nesquehoning Recreation Center to Thursday, Sept. 4, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The center is located at 353 West Railroad Street, Nesquehoning. Canteen sponsor for the drive is courtesy of Mauch Chunk Trust Company Bank of Jim Thorpe.

All presenting donors are eligible to win a $100 VISA gift card. One card will be won each day through September 7.

Anyone who is at least 17 years old, who weighs at least 110 pounds, and is healthy may give blood or platelets. With the submission of a signed parental consent form, 16-year-olds who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health also can donate blood. Parental consent forms are available from nurse supervisors at Red Cross drives.

Can't make the scheduled blood collection dates in your area? Not a problem. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) to schedule a donation appointment at your convenience.

The American Red Cross of the Greater Lehigh Valley serves more than 690,000 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 23,000 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.