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Blood Drive Wednesday in Amagansett

Mon, 10/28/2024 - 10:07
The Amagansett Library
Durell Godfrey

As part of the Great Give Back in county libraries this month, the Amagansett Library will host the New York Blood Center's mobile donation unit on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Participants must be between 17 and 76 years old, 16 with a guardian’s permission, or over 76 with a doctor’s consent; must weigh at least 110 pounds; must not currently be taking or have recently taken antibiotics, and must not have had cold or flu symptoms for at least 72 hours. Recent tattoos, piercings, and travel activity may also impact eligibility.

Eligible donors can sign up at donate.nybc.org.

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