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Dear Friends,
People have been making inquiries regarding sending blood to Israel. We spoke to NY/NJ Blood services, the organization that we often partner with to run blood drives, and they sent us the following:
"Israel normally needs to collect 1000 units of red blood cells a day, and since this horrible attack many residents of Israel want to help by donating blood. They have been collecting close to 4,000/day since this past Saturday and currently there is no need for imported blood from the U.S. However, we do have an agreement with Magen David Edom to supply blood if needed and we are standing by. If any support ends up being needed, we will be there to assist. "
So while our blood isn't currently needed in Israel, it is still needed locally! Torah Links and YIEB are having a blood drive tomorrow in the Torah Links social hall. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are also welcome, space permitting.
This blood drive is dedicated in memory of Dr. Sherry Stein. Sherry passed away last November leaving behind 4 young children. Her entire life was focused on helping others. Toward the end of her life, Sherry herself was in need of platelet donations, but in her selflessness she encouraged people to donate their blood and platelets in general, rather than directly to her. Until the very end of her life she was a giver.
Click here or on the flyer below to sign up.
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