Tag: American Red Cross
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Candidates poised for Monroe Township Council election
MONROE — Two candidates are vying for each of the three, two-year ward seats and one, unexpired two-year council-at-large seat available on the Monroe Township Council in the upcoming election. Ward 1: Incumbent Democratic Candidate Elizabeth “Betty” Schneider will face Republican candidate John Krulewski. Schneider, who is a 17-year resident of the township, is seeking…
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Blood drive set for Nov. 2 in East Brunswick
With the busy holiday season approaching, the American Red Cross encourages donors to give blood now to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients this winter. Locally, a blood drive will be held from 3-8 p.m. Nov. 2 at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church, 100 Hardenburg Lane, East Brunswick. Download the free Red Cross Blood Donor…
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East Brunswick pianist will perform for hurricane relief
The East Brunswick Arts Commission will hold a free “Music for a Cause” concert, where pianist Bryan Tong will perform at 3 p.m on Oct. 22 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Bryan is a senior at East Brunswick High School. He is a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music…
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Donations from Monroe headed to Hurricane Harvey victims
MONROE – Monroe banded together last week for a disaster relief effort that drew in hundreds of donations for Hurricane Harvey victims. The Monroe Township Library, the Police Benevolent Association and township representatives responded with their own respective drives to collect resources for displaced Texans. The township held a 24-hour clothing drive that kicked off…
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Donate Blood, Get $5 Target eGiftCard
The American Red Cross is holding blood drives in Middlesex County and urges blood donors to give in the final weeks of summer to help overcome a chronic summer blood shortage. The blood drives will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 20 at the Presbyterian Social Center, 270 Woodbridge Ave., Metuchen;…
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St. Bart’s to hold blood drive June 11
The St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus will hold a blood drive for the American Red Cross from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 11 in the church cafeteria, 470 Ryders Lane, East Brunswick. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code “St. Bart’s” or call 1-800-733-2767. Appointments will be honored before walk…
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Blood donations needed in wake of winter storm
The American Red Cross is calling for all eligible blood and platelet donors to make an appointment to give to help offset the weather-related shortfall in donations. More than 100 Red Cross blood drives across the eastern United States were canceled due to extreme winter conditions. These cancellations resulted in a shortfall of nearly 4,500…
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Blood donors can receive coupon for free haircut
The American Red Cross and Sport Clips Haircuts are teaming up to offer a free haircut coupon to those who donate blood or platelets during September. Those who come out to give blood or platelets Sept. 1-30 will receive a coupon for a free haircut via email several days after their donation. The coupon is…
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North Brunswick to offer lifeguard training
North Brunswick Township will offer lifeguard training through the American Red Cross. Course includes first aid, CPR, AED and bloodborne pathogens training. Manuals and training materials will be provided. Participants must be at least 15 years old, be able to swim 300 yards using the front crawl and breaststroke, complete a timed surface drive to retrieve…