Assemblyman Santabarbara to Host Blood Drive

January is National Blood Donor Month

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Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced that he is hosting a Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month in response to the national blood shortage with the American Red Cross. Event staff and participants must follow safety guidelines including temperature checks, social distancing, and must wear face masks. The Red Cross will also screen all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies, which can be used to help those who are battling the virus.[1]

What: Assemblyman Santabarbara's Red Cross Blood Drive
When: Friday, January 20th, 2023
12pm - 4pm
Where: Hampton Inn
450 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12305

Donations are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit their Web site to schedule a donation time.


[1] www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html