Still need your pint

Blood donations decrease by 15% during the summer months, as donors take vacation and high schools and colleges are unable to hold blood drives.

To meet the needs of hospitals, the American Red Cross relies on the generosity of volunteer blood donors.

Donors can schedule an appointment or find out about blood drives in their area by contacting the Red Cross at 1.800.givelife or www.DonateBloodNow.org

Donors must be 17 years, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in generally good health to donate. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form to the blood drive.

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