The Suffern High School USO and PTA will host its first annual community blood drive for the New York Blood Center on Wednesday, June 6 from 2pm-8pm at Suffern High School, 49 Viola Road, Suffern. No appointment is needed; participants may give blood or platelets.

Local residents ages 16 and older are encouraged to participate. New York State requires 16-year-old donors to provide a signed permission slip; all SHS students are required to have school permission slip regardless of age. Click here for the permission slip.

All donors are advised to bring a photo or signature I.D and should arrive well-hydrated with a full stomach. For information on who may give blood, visit the New York Blood Center‘s eligibility page.

Source: Ramapo Central Schools.