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    What if we told you an hour of your time could change someone’s life? It can. In the time it takes you to read this article, nearly 100 people receive lifesaving transfusions. By taking just an hour or so to donate, you will do something wonderful.

   “If you haven’t given blood before, I hope you think about what it can means to people like you and me, and to our families,” stated Faith in Action Director Theresa Eclov. “It’s one of the easiest, most generous and life-changing things you can do.”

   And while much goes in to qualifying a donor to safely give blood, there are many common situations when people assume they can’t give blood, but generally they do qualify. Potential donors are encouraged to call Vitalant to find out if they are eligible to donate blood.

   An upcoming opportunity to give will be Tuesday, June 13th at the Community Building in Hackensack, from 1:30 – 6:00 p.m. Hosted by the Hackensack Legion Auxiliary and Faith in Action, you can call 218-675-5435 to make an appointment, call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 for more information, or reserve your time online at donors.vitalant.org, Blood Drive Code: Hackensack.

   To donate blood, volunteers must be at least 16 years old (16 year old donors need a minor donor permit which is available at the blood drive or online) and be in good health.  Have your blood pressure, temperature, pulse, cholesterol and iron level checked too – it’s a bonus when you donate blood.

   So, add a little awe to your day, and to someone’s life, by becoming a blood donor on June 13th in Hackensack. See you there!

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