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Help Long Island's Blood Supply at Dowling College's Blood Drive
OAKDALE, NY - Long Island Blood Services will conduct a blood drive at
Dowling College's two campuses on Tuesday, April 22, 2008. The
Oakdale campus will accept donations from 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM in
Fortunoff Hall. The Brookhaven campus will accept donations from 3:00
PM to 8:00 PM in the Dorm Building. The community is welcome to join
Dowling College students, faculty and staff in an effort to increase the
blood supply for local area hospitals.
On Long Island, only about two percent of those eligible to donate
blood actually do so. Local hospitals require about 800 pints of blood
per day. A raffle will be held for all who donate during Dowling's
blood drive, including community members. The prize, a $250 gift card
to Linens 'n' Things, will be awarded on April 23, 2008.
In order to donate blood, you must meet the following eligibility
criteria:
- Bring valid ID (such as driver's license) and know your Soc.
Sec. number
- Minimum weight 110 lbs.
- Ages: 17-76 (16 with parent)
- Eat well prior to giving blood (low fat foods) and drink fluids
- No tattoos during past 12 months
Even if you are taking medication for diabetes, high blood pressure,
cholesterol or thyroid condition, you may be able to donate blood
safely. Call Long Island Blood Services at 1-800-688-0900 with any
medical or travel questions concerning blood donations. Call
1-800-DOWLING or visit www.dowling.edu for information and directions.
About Dowling College
Dowling College is an independent, coeducational college that serves more than 6,500 students at
its historic Rudolph Campus on the banks of the Connetquot River in Oakdale, NY, and the 105-acre
Brookhaven Campus in eastern Long Island and a business center located near the Nassau-Suffolk
border in Melville. Dowling offers Bachelor′s, Master′s, and Doctoral degrees in several
disciplines through its four schools: Arts and Sciences, Aviation, Business, and Education.
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