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Rockland County Blood Drive in New City

The County of Rockland will hold a Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, from 10am until 4pm on the 1st floor of the Sain Building, 18 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY.

This is the last blood drive being hosted in New City by County employees for 2010. Hudson Valley Blood Services will continue to work together with the County for the greater good in 2011 and beyond.

All donors will automatically be entered in a raffle for a chance to win gift certificates and other prizes.

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"We encourage County employees and residents who are medically able to do so to donate blood," stated County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef.

"The County continues to hold blood drives several times a year to help ensure that those in need have an adequate supply."

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The next County Blood Drive will be held on December 8th in Pomona.

Wednesday's drive is open to all, and members of the public are welcome to donate. Appointments are not necessary, but encouraged. To make an appointment, please contact Laura Sarter via email at sarterl@co.rockland.ny.us, or Mary Russo via phone at
845-364-2017.

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