Aurora Park to Host Community Blood Drive
Press Release
08/05/2010
East Aurora, NY – On Thursday, August 5th, Absolut Care of Aurora Park (292 Main Street) will host a community blood drive to benefit Upstate New York Transplant Services (UNYTS).
By giving blood through Upstate New York Transplant Services you are making sure that your family, friends, neighbors and other members of your community have blood available when they need it. Donating blood is fast, easy and virtually pain-free. Thousands of people donate numerous times during the year and with less than an hour of their time, thousands of lives are saved and bettered. All donations to UNYTS stay local and bring a significant savings to area hospitals.
Donors must be at least 17 years old or 16 with a signed parental consent form. Donors must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health the day of the drive. Photo identification is required and walk-ins always welcome. All donors will receive a coupon for a free Pizza Plant pod. Take the time to donate blood and make a difference in someone’s life!
Those with questions are encouraged to call Jenna Koch at 652-1560 or email jkoch@absolutcare.com for more information.
Headquartered in downtown Buffalo and established in 1981, Upstate New York Transplant Services is among the leading procurement organizations in the United States, and is one of the only eight centers nationwide to house organ, tissue and eye procurement in one location. Upstate New York Transplant Services operates as a non-profit serving the eight counties of Western New York and works to assist donor families, coordinate the donation process and increase knowledge and awareness within the community regarding transplantation.
Absolut Care Facilities Management is located in East Aurora, NY. The company operates eleven short and long term care facilities as well as one adult assistive living community. Absolut Care has a total of 1,422 licensed beds and employs 1,500 full and part time employees across Upstate New York.