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Brittany Barron |
Summer is a time of severe blood shortage. This is your chance to help out, and at the same time honor the memory of Brittany Barron, a Port Washington youngster. Brittany was in 3rd grade at Guggenheim Elementary School when she passed away. Please donate in her memory. This is also an opportunity to be part of the bone marrow registry, sponsored by The Lauri Strauss Leukemia Foundation, and possibly save the life of someone needing a bone marrow transplant in the future.
Save the date: Wednesday, July 1, 2009. 3:00pm-8:30pm at Landmark on Main Street, 232 Main Street, Port Washington.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Carol Barron at 767-9421 or cbar102@yahoo.com. Walk-ins are welcome.
Eligibility requirements:
- Bring valid ID and know social security number
- Minimum weight 110 lbs
- Age 17 - 76
- No blood donations for past 56 days
- Eat well (low fat) and drink fluids
- No tattoos for past 12 months
For medical and travel questions concerning blood donations call 1-800-688-0900.
Please donate - your help could save a life.
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