Charles River Bank Hosts Boston Children’s Hospital Blood Drive

Charles River Bank, Milford Area Chamber of Commerce and Medway Lions Club will be sponsoring a community blood drive to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital hosted at Charles River Bank, 70 Main Street, Medway, MA Saturday, June 21, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Children’s Hospital Bloodmobile will be set up in the Bank’s parking lot.

The need for blood remains constant, and donations are needed to offset blood shortages. Donors are encouraged to eat a meal prior to giving blood and drink plenty of water before and after giving blood. POSITIVE ID is required at donation time.

Blood donation requirements include a minimum weight of 110 pounds and minimum age of 17. If you are 16 years old you must have a Boston Children's Hospital consent form. If you have any questions about eligibility to donate please call the donor center at 617-355-6677.

To make an appointment please log onto halfpints.childrenshospital.org. The sponsor code for this drive is CHRIVBA or call Lisa Goneau who is helping coordinate this event at 508-321-3115.