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Red Cross Blood Director Victor Webb, Red Cross phlebotomist Malc Sutaria, Red Cross volunteer Carlos Sanchez, Volunteer Marie Louise Bourdon and Union County Freeholder Rick Proctor attend the Tri-County Red Cross blood drive at Aaron's

Today Tri-County Red Cross in partnership with Aaron's furniture store hosted a blood drive in Plainfield.  The drive was attended by Red Cross supporter, Freeholder Rick Proctor of Union County.

"My mother ran blood drives for the Red Cross in the County for many years," said Freeholder Proctor.  "I am glad I can be a part of the Tri-County Red Cross and their blood drives."

The next blood drive will be held at the Union County Administrative Building on July 9, 2008 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the Freeholder Meeting Room, 6th floor, Elizabeth, NJ  07207.  This blood drive will be in support of a County employee's child who has been diagnosed with leukemia,complicated by a diagnosis of sepsis.

Blood donation is safe, painless, and takes just minutes.  You must weigh at least 110 pounds, be 17 years of age, have a form of photo identification, and have eaten within four hours of donating blood.

To find a blood drive visit Please Give Blood or contact Victor Webb at (908) 756-6414 or webbv@usa.redcross.org. You can also contact Mr. Webb to organize a blood drive at your community organization, church or business.

The Red Cross is giving away a $50 gas card to a lucky donor every day for the next couple months, and your next change is on July 3 at Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership.

Just give Victor Webb a call at (908) 756-6414 x 21 or e-mail him at webbv@usa.redcross.org to register for the drive, or if you are interested in volunteering.
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What: Plainfield Area Blood Drive, Win $50 Gas Card!
Where: Aaron's Sales and Lease Ownership

31 Somerset Street, Plainfield NJ [map]

When: July 3, 2008 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. That's a lot of blood.

But only 5% of the United States eligible donors gives in any given year. In New Jersey, only 2.5 percent donate.

The Tri-County Red Cross is dedicating itself to improving that percentage, and ensuring that there is blood available for every day, whether it's for an elective surgery or after a major disaster.

Blood is needed for emergencies and for people who have cancer, blood disorders, sickle cell, anemia and other illnesses. Some people need regular blood transfusions to live.

Please consider hosting a blood drive for your church, at your business or in your community. The more drives we hold, the more blood we collect and the more lives are saved. Call Victor Webb at 908-756-6414 or webbv@usa.redcross.org to learn about donating blood or hosting your own blood drive.

Imagine if giving blood was part of everyone's life. Something you did on a regular basis, like eating at your favorite restaurant. What kind of difference would that make? For nearly 5 million people who receive blood transfusions every year, your donation can make the difference between life and death.