Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Two Blood Drives

Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting two Blood Drives in Amsterdam in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross will also screen all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies, which can be used to help those who are battling the virus.[1]

Donations are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit their Web site to schedule a donation time.

What: Assemblyman Santabarbara’s Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
1pm – 6pm
Where: Masonic Temple
34 Division Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010
AND:
When: Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
2pm – 7pm
Where: Century Club
130 Guy Park Avenue
Amsterdam, NY 12010

[1] www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html