Downtown Newton Blood Drive
Give Blood this Winter – Help meet the need in Sussex County.

Newton, January 22, 2009 – The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross is issuing an appeal for blood donors to give the “gift of life”! Visit downtown Newton on January 26th for the Blood Drive, from 12:30 to 6:00 pm at 93 Spring Street, Suite 101, Newton. Each pint of blood collected helps as many as three people and all presenting donors will receive $20 gas cards!

Eligible donors include those people at least age 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in good health.  When donating blood, plan to spend at least one hour for registration, donation and a short rest period after donation.  Eat well within three hours prior to donating and drink plenty of fluids!

Inquiries are also welcomed from organizations who would like to schedule an emergency blood drive.  For additional information on this and other Red Cross programs visit www.sussexredcross.org or call 973-579-1600.

The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The American Red Cross is a charity, not a government agency, and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission. For additional information visit www.sussexredcross.org.