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Washington Twp Police Officer Organizes Blood Drive For Child with Cancer

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photos courtesy of PBA Local 206

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Twp. of Washington NJ,  Cpl. Vincent Santa of the Washington Twp Police Department had the honor of facilitating a blood drive for one of our community heroes today, Shane McCooe who is battling cancer. Through this amazing donation process kids like Shane and others in need of blood transfusions will get the blood they need to help battle their illnesses. Shane is a huge football fan, specifically the Giants and was presented with signed memorabilia from Phil Simms, Saquon Barkley and Blake Costanzo along with gifts from our local PBA 206. Shane is the definition of a warrior at just seven years old and spreads joy just by being in his presence. Big thank you to Vitalant Blood Donations and PBA 206.

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Ridgewood 12th Grader is Organizing a Community Services Blood Drive

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July 31,2016
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Ridgewood NJ , Amanda Literati, a 12th grader at Ridgewood High School, is organizing a Community Services Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 3 from 3 to 8 pm at the Upper Ridgewood Community Church (35 Fairmount Rd., Ridgewood, NJ) Walk-ins are welcome but you can email Amanda at amandaliterati12@gmail.com to set up a specific appointment time or ask a question. Please share this with all your neighbors . Amanda hopes to get at least 25 donors! All donors get a Dunkin Donuts Gift Card as a Thank You.

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The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will be hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, June 8th.

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Blood Drive June 8

The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood will be hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, June 8th.

Please consider making a donation if eligible.

It takes only about an hour to donate blood, and each donation can save up to three lives! You can make a real difference for patients and hospitals in our communities.

To schedule an appointment to donate on June 8th, sign up at redcrossblood.org
Sponsor Code: woman’sclubridgewood
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

The Woman’s Club of Ridgewood Blood Drive
Monday, June 8th
1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
The Ballroom | 215 West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood

For questions or more information, please contact:
Sheri Sussman, (201) 670-7643 or
Andrea Rademacher, (917) 968-5237

Remember to Drink lots of water. And please remember your ID.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive Monday June 16th

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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Ridgewood – 74 Godwin Avenue
Give Life – Give Blood Event – Blood Drive – Monday, June 16; 3 to 8pm Call to schedule – 201/652-3210

It feels great to donate!

You get free juice and delicious Keebler® cookies.
It’s something you can spare – most people have blood to spare… yet, there is still not enough to go around.
You will help ensure blood is on the shelf when needed – most people don’t think they’ll ever need blood, but many do.
You will be someone’s hero – in fact, you could help save more than one life with just one donation.

To get ready for your donation:

It always helps us to know in advance when you are coming in to make a donation.

Hydrate

Be sure to drink plenty of fluids on the day of your donation.

Wear Something Comfortable

Wear clothing with sleeves that can easily be rolled up above the elbow.

Maintain a Healthy Level of Iron in Your Diet Before Donating

If possible, include iron-rich foods in your diet, especially in the weeks before your donation.

Bring a List of Medications You Are Taking

We will need to know about any prescription and/or over the counter medications that may be in your system.

Bring an ID

Please bring either your donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification.

Bring a Friend

Bring along a friend, so that you may both enjoy the benefits of giving blood.

Relax!

Blood donation is a simple and very safe procedure so there is nothing to worry about.