Blood Drive Tuesday in Montauk

Mon, 09/18/2023 - 13:42

Jane Bimson

By Jane Bimson

September 18, 2023

The Montauk Fire Department will have a blood drive on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the firehouse, 12 Flamingo Avenue.

Donors must be at least 17, or 16 with written consent from a legal guardian or a parent. They must be in good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Those over the age of 76 may give blood provided they have a note from a doctor.

Appointments for blood donation at the Montauk Fire Department, as well as at other upcoming blood drives, can be found at this link via the New York Blood Center.

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