On Tuesday, November 8^th the secular community will initiate the B.L.O.O.D. (Benefiting Lives Of Others Donations) program. The program consists of two activities, (1) the donation of blood and (2) signing up for an organ donation program.

             
           NYC BLOOD DONATION

Date: November 8, 2005 (Tuesday)

Time: 10 AM – 6:30 PM

Walk-ins: allowed

Schedule: 800-933-2566

Location: NY Blood Center

310 East 67^th St. (2^nd / 3^rd)

New York, NY 10021

Other locations:  http://www.americasblood.org/    

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          Question & Answers                   

How long does it take to give blood? About one hour.                          

How much blood is taken?  About 1 pint.                                

How often can I give? About every 56 days. .                                          

Are there age limits for blood donors?  17 - no upper age limit.     

Is it safe to give blood?  Yes. Donating blood is 100 percent safe.                          You cannot get HIV or any other infectious from donating blood.        

Is ABC affiliated with the Red Cross?  No. Founded in 1962, America's Blood Centers (ABC) is North America's largest network of community-based blood programs.       
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   Organ Donation Sign Up Program          

Date: November 8, 2005

On or before November 8, 2005, please complete your:                                  Organ Donation Form.

http://www.donatelife.net/downloadables/pdf/become_donor_card.pdf

FAMILY NOTIFICATION FORM

http://www.donatelife.net/become_notifi_form.pdf

New York State Residents

• Sign up online in the New York State Organ and Tissue Donor Registry at http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/donor/index.htm.
• Sign up in the New York State Organ and Tissue Donor Registry at the Department of Motor Vehicles when you apply for or renew your license or non-driver ID.                     

Other information http://www.donatelife.net/