City Hall – The City Council, along with the New York Blood Center, hosted a blood drive to help build supplies during the summer months which typically see fewer donations. Council Speaker Christine Quinn along with Council Members and staffers were on hand to help in the effort.

Although blood is essential every day, donations tend to be lowest during the summer vacation months as people travel more. Also, donations from high schools and colleges, which account for 25% of regional blood collection, decrease when schools close for the summer.

If you cannot donate but still wish to participate in bringing crucial blood products to patients in need, please call the New York Blood Center at 1-800-688-0900. To view photographs of the blood drive, please visit this link.

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