As some major holidays are approaching, keep in mind that the most important thing we should be thankful for is good health, and that the greatest gift we can give is the gift of life. As you well know, the struggle to maintain an adequate blood supply never goes away – it is a 24/7 endeavor, 365 days a year. Please take the time to make blood donation a holiday tradition. Someone’s life is depending on it.

The Pleasantville High School and the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps have once again teamed up to sponsor an All-Day Blood Drive on Monday, October 29, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at the Pleasantville High School on 60 Romer Avenue. Both whole blood and red cells units will be collected from qualifying candidates. Although this drive makes it convenient for Pleasantville residents to participate, blood donors from all towns are welcome to come to lend their help.

For questions regarding eligibility (travel, medications, etc), call (800) 688-0900.

To schedule an appointment to donate, call (800) 933-2566.

To register on-line, go to www.nybloodcenter.org.

Although it is helpful to let the organizers know in advance that you plan to come, walk-ins are always accepted.

Direct On-line registration: https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?GroupCode=15031