Blood Drives April 29 & May 3 At Newtown Congregational Church

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood.

According to the American Red Cross, more than 38,000 blood donations are needed every day. One out of every ten people admitted to a hospital needs blood.

An average adult body contains 10–12 units of blood, yet a single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.

The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately three pints.

Typo O negative blood is needed in emergencies before a patient’s blood type is known and with newborns who need blood.

More than one million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their treatment.

For these reasons and many more, the American Red Cross is hoping that residents of Newtown and beyond will take advantage of blood drives that will be conducted Thursday, April 29, and Monday, May 3, at Newtown Congregational Church.

The first blood drive, being sponsored by The Sachs Group and Coldwell Banker, will run from 1 to 6 pm. The May 3 drive will be conducted from 8:30 am until 6:15 pm. Members of Newtown Lions Club will be at the church with light refreshments on Monday.

Appointments are available, but walk-ins will also be welcomed at either event.

A reminder that anyone donating blood must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in generally good health.

The church is at 14 West Street and the blood drive will be in NCC’s Great Room.

An elevator is available for those who need it if entering the building from its lower rear parking lot, while those who use the upper rear parking lot (from the second entrance past the fork at Castle Hill Road) will be able to get into the Great Room without having to use stairs or the elevator.

The building is fully handicapped accessible.

To make an appointment call 800-GIVELIFE (800-448-3543) or go online to GiveLife.org.