Tag: blood drive
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Monmouth Junction resident proves blood donations are important for survival
When Monmouth Junction resident Ruth Ann Burns was diagnosed with acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML), she didn’t have any symptoms. The 77-year-old recalls asking, “How could this happen?” Leading up to her diagnosis, Burns’s primary care doctor noticed her white blood cell count going up and recommended monitoring it. When there was no change, Burns was…
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Blood drive scheduled for Dec. 29 at South Brunswick Library
South Brunswick High School Students for Public Health will hold a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. Dec. 29 at the South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. All donors will receive $10 Tango e-gift cards that can be redeemed at hundreds of retailers. Sign up at nybc.org/njdrive using sponsor code…
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Blood drive on Dec. 28 is in memory of Old Bridge elementary school teacher
New Jersey Blood Service/New York Blood Center (NYBC) will hold a blood drive in memory of Jessica Uveges LoNigro from 1-7 p.m. Dec. 28 at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 133 Amboy Road, Matawan. LoNigro, who passed away from lupus, was a teacher at Walter M. Schirra Elementary School in Old Bridge. LoNigro relied on blood…
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Blood drive July 15 in East Brunswick
A blood drive will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. July 15 at the Brunswick Square Mall, 755 Route 18, East Brunswick, in the center court near the food court. Appointments recommended. For an appointment, visit nybc.org/newjerseydrive using sponsor code 61483 or call 800-933-2566. Walk-ins accommodated if space allows. Remember to eat, drink and…
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Emergency blood drive set for June 29 at South Brunswick American Legion
American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will host an emergency blood drive from 1-7 p.m. June 29. All donors will receive a $10 gift card. Sign up at nybc.org/njdrive using sponsor code 63758. Or, call or text Genevieve at 732-672-5281 for an appointment. Eat and drink beforehand. Bring…
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Spotswood VFW holds blood drive that contributes top collection
SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood VFW held a blood drive that became one of the top five days for collection at the site. VFW Post 4589 opened its doors from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 23. The event collected 61 units (pints) of blood, according to information provided by Lynne Ross, account manager for New Jersey…
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Brunswick Memorial Funeral Home will host blood drive June 23
Brunswick Memorial Funeral Home will hold a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. June 23 at the home, 454 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. Appointments must be scheduled at www.redcrossblood.org Search by zip code, and the date, to sign up. As an incentive, the Red Cross has arranged for every donor to receive a $5 Amazon gift…
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Raritan Valley Road Runners will hold blood drive May 15
The Raritan Valley Road Runners will hold a blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 15 at the Reformed Church of Highland Park, 19 S. Second Avenue, Highland Park. All donors will be entitled to $10 off an initial Road Runners membership fee of $25. For medical eligibility questions, call 732-235-8100, ext. 248.…
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Blood drive set for April 14 at Brunswick Square Mall
The mission of New Jersey Blood Services is to provide an adequate blood supply to hospitals and their patients. They require 1,500 donations each day to treat patients ranging from trauma victims to newborn babies and their mothers to cancer patients. All type of donors are needed. The Brunswick Square Mall will host a blood…