The Rotary Club of Forked River will be hosting its 10th
Annual Blood Drive between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at the
Community Hall on the corner of Route 9 and Lacey Road.
Dr. Thomas McGillick said donating only takes about one
hour, but can make such a difference.
Anyone age 17 or older, weighing 110 pounds, and in good
health can make a donation. Those younger than age 18 do
need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, said
McGillick.
At this time of the year blood donations are really low,
but they are really urgently needed, said McGillick.
As winter approaches there are more harsh weather
conditions like ice and snow that cause more car accidents.
McGillick said that, on average, every car accident that
occurs requires 10 pints of blood.
McGillick said that not enough people donate, about one
out of 10, because they fear needles or claim to not have
enough time. Donations are the only way blood can be
donated, said McGillick.
"It can't be manufactured and there is somebody that
needs it," he said.
The Rotary Club is a service organization that completes
many service projects and helps many organizations.
"It is after the blood drive that I feel I did
something for the community at large though," said
McGillick.
Appointments are not necessary, but are requested to
eliminate long waits. To schedule an appointment, call (609)
971-7722.
Published in the Times Beacon Newspapers
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