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Help your community and save lives by donating blood with our event partner New York Blood Center. Type O+ and O- donors are particularly encouraged.
To qualify as a blood donor, you must be:
- In good health
- 17 years or older (16 with a parent or guardian’s written consent)
- If you are 76 years of age or older, New York Blood Center requires written consent from your doctor. Please bring a copy of the letter from your doctor to your donor appointment. This letter will remain on file with New York Blood Center as your proof of eligibility to donate.
- Weigh at least 110 pounds (Donors aged 16-18 have additional height and weight restrictions)
- Not be currently taking antibiotics (except antibiotics for acne) if taken for infection, accept after last dose provided donor meets all other criteria.
- Symptom-free for at least 72 hours following cold or flu
Some medical conditions/medications, recent tattoos, piercings, or travel may impact eligibility.
Please visit New York Blood Center's website at https://www.nybce.org/login/donate-blood/ for more information.