Schoharie CSD to host blood drive Tuesday, May 19

Schoharie CSD will be hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, May 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Elementary ’52 Gym in order to help with the severe blood shortage that the Red Cross is facing due to CoVid-19. 

If you are in good health, please consider donating! Social distancing can still be maintained while also doing our part to help with this blood shortage crisis.

Although walk-ins will be accepted, appointments are strongly suggested. Schoharie CSD has been on limited staffing and hours during this health emergency. Cleaning and sanitizing protocols have continued throughout it.

To schedule an appointment call 1-800-RED-CROSS or go to. www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: SchoharieCentralHS

Below is a link to the Red Cross website that details the new safety protocols the Red Cross has put in place to ensure that it is a safe process. It also addresses any questions you may have regarding donating blood and the coronavirus. 

https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/coronavirus–covid-19–and-blood-donation.html