BLOOD DRIVE TODAY

The Maplewood Lions Club will hold its annual June Blood Drive on TODAY from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Morrow Memorial Church (Fellowship Hall) on Baker Street. The Drive is being held in effort to meet the urgency of the increasing need for blood donations.

Sixteen year old may donate with a parental consent form which will be made available at the Drive. They must be accompanied by a custodial parent and both the donor and parent must present identification. There is no upper age limit for donors provided they meet general health requirements.

All donors must weigh at least 120 pounds, be in general good heath, present a signed or picture form of identification and know their social security number. Please eat a meal 1 hour before donating and drink plenty of water. People with a fever or sore throat should wait until they are feeling better before donating. There is a 24 hour deferral for teeth cleaning and fillings.

For those who have recently traveled outside the United States and for other eligibility questions, please contact Brena McEntyre-Saunders at The Blood Center of New Jersey by calling (973)-676-4700 Ext 144.

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE---DONATE BLOOD