Baystate Health Mobile Blood Donation Team Coming to Palmer on June 11

PALMER — The community is invited to give the gift of life by donating blood at a Baystate Health blood drive on Wednesday, June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Baystate Wing Hospital, Snow Conference Room.

“There continues to be an urgent need for blood. When you donate blood to Baystate Health, your precious gift remains in our local communities,” said Nicole VanZandt, supervisor of BRL Blood Donor Services. “Please help us to ensure a safe and adequate blood supply is available by donating blood with the Baystate Health Blood Donor Program.

“There is no substitute for human blood,” she added. “Blood donations take approximately one hour to complete, including the interview, donation, and refreshments. To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, have a photo ID, be in good health (no colds or sore throat), and have not donated blood within the past eight weeks.”

In appreciation, all eligible donors will receive a $10 gift card. For more information or to book an appointment to donate blood, call the Blood Donor Center at (413) 794-4600.