Local blood drives slated for July 9, 13

Local blood drives
slated for July 9, 13

Central Jersey Blood Center, Shrewsbury, announced the following local blood drives:

• July 9 from 6-9 p.m. at St. Anselm Roman Catholic Church, 1028 Wayside Road, Wayside section of Tinton Falls

• July 13 from 9 a.m.-noon at Monmouth Beach First Aid Squad, 26 Beach Road (donors receive lunch ticket for Windmill restaurant)

The donation process takes about an hour. Donors must also complete a medical history interview and have a mini-physical (temperature, iron, pulse and blood pres­sure screening).

Interested donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. All donors must present identification with signature at time of registration.

Donations may also be made at Central Jersey Blood Center, 494 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury. To schedule an appointment, call the center at (732) 842-5750.