Annual Lions Club Blood Drive on 6/6

On Saturday, June 6, the Maplewood Lions Club in conjunction with Community Blood Services will be holding its annual June Blood Drive at Morrow Memorial United Methodist Church located at 600 Ridgewood Avenue. The hours of the Blood Drive are now from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Please come out to donate so blood may be available for those who need it. The donation process is safe and simple. Donors are first asked medical history questions and given a mini-health check, including pulse, blood pressure, and iron level. The actual donation of blood takes just 5 to 7 minutes, and then the donor is given a snack and juice. The entire process generally takes under one hour. For those who have recently traveled outside of the United States and for other eligibility questions, please call Community Blood Services at (201) 444-3900. Some other details are: Please bring a signed/picture ID; Remember to eat before your donation time; Must weigh at least 110 lbs; 16 year olds can donate with a parental consent form provided by Community Blood Services and they must provide proof of age; Donors over age 75 must present signed document from their Medical Doctor stating they can give blood. COMPLIMENTARY CHOLESTEROL & GLUCOSE SCREENING TO EACH BLOOD DONOR