NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release – February 12, 2016

 Annual Spring Blood Drive at Nassau Community CollegeThursday, March 17, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Public Invited to Participate

Garden City, NY – Nassau Community College (NCC), in conjunction with Nassau University Medical Center, invites the community to donate blood during its annual spring blood drive, scheduled for Thursday, March 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the 11th floor of the Tower Building. Community support for blood donation must be sustained to assure our collective security.

NCC, along with Nassau University Medical Center, hopes to supply a substantial percentage of our area's ongoing need for blood products. The drive also reflects the College's six times a year effort to encourage all able individuals to participate in this vital activity. Dr. Arthur Friedman, Coordinator of the NCC Blood Drive Task Force, states, "Through our educational efforts to increase the number of blood donors, and our own contributions, the College hopes we will help meet a substantial amount of the community's blood needs. We look forward to working in partnership with community residents in this much needed blood drive."

Make an appointment to give blood by calling 516.572.7401 ext. 2-6028, or just stop in on Thursday, March 17 and say, "I want to be a blood donor." The donation process takes less than an hour and refreshments will be served to participants. This blood drive is sponsored by the Engineering Society of Nassau Community College. Nursing students are also assisting in the recruitment effort for the drive as part of their service learning project.

Blood donors must be at least 17 years old and in good health. Donors should come with some photo identification. Although small snacks will be provided, we ask that donors eat before donating.

Media Contact: Alicia Steger 516.572.9634 alicia.steger@ncc.edu ncc.edu/newsreleases

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About Nassau Community College Nassau Community College, part of the State University of New York, is an institution where nearly 22,000 full- and part-time students and approximately 10,000 continuing and professional students start and continue their successful journey through higher education. More than 70 fields of study are offered on a 225-acre campus located in the center of Long Island. As the largest single-campus two-year college in New York State, Nassau Community College maintains a national reputation for excellence. For more information, visit www.ncc.edu.