Ahavas Chessed Blood Drive This Thursday in Crown Heights
Ahavas Chesed is partnering with Maimonides Medical Center and they need our help now!
The demand for blood is increasing due to the fight against COVID-19 not being over yet. Our brothers and sisters across the country are relying on the blood donations from our community. To help meet this demand, Ahavas Chesed will be sponsoring an appointment-only blood drive at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva!
Thusday, June 23, 2022
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva 570 Crown Street
Brooklyn, NY 11213
2:00 pm – 9:30 pm
By appointment only! – Register HERE.
Refreshments will be served.
Eligibility Requirements:
Click here to schedule an appointment if you are available to donate blood and agree to the following:
– Feeling well and healthy.
– *NEW* May donate immediately after receiving the COVID vaccine.
– Are symptom-free and were not exposed to COVID in the last 14 days.
– Not currently pregnant.
– Are at least 17 years old.
– Weigh more than 110 pounds.
– Have not spent more than 5 years cumulatively in France or Ireland from 1980 to 2001.
– Have not spent more than 3 months cumulatively in the United Kingdom from 1980 to 1996.
– Have not donated plasma in the last 28 days.
– Have not donated blood in the last 56 days.
– Have not donated double red cells in the last 112 days.
POLICIES:
– All donors MUST MAKE AN APPOINTMENT (Walk-ins will be welcomed IF space permits).
– Don’t forget to bring a Photo ID or your Donor ID card.
Tips to be a successful donor:
– Eat a high-iron diet and hydrate well for at least 3 days prior to donating.
– Get a good night’s rest.
– Please allow 20-30 minutes for your donation.
Feel free to forward to friends and family.
We look forward to seeing you! Thank you for saving lives with us!
Ahavas Chesed
