GREENFIELD, NH — Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center in Greenfield, NH is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Monday, October 25th from 11:30am to 4:30pm. Blood supplies in New Hampshire are low and need replenishing before winter. Please donate and spread the word to your family and friends.

Anyone from the surrounding community is highly encouraged to donate. Most people who are in good health, 17 years of age or older, and weighing over 110 pounds can give blood. You must bring a positive I.D. Giving blood is simple and safe. The entire process takes about 1 ½ hours, while the actual donation takes 6-10 minutes. Please eat a nourishing meal within 4 hours of donating. For questions about donating blood call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543).

All donors will receive juice and snacks as well as a $5.00 Gear Bucks card from Eastern Mountain Sports.

To make an appointment or for more information, please call Deb DeCicco at 603-547-3311, extension 1475.

Crotched Mountain is a charitable organization whose mission is to serve individuals with disabilities and their families, embracing personal choice and development, and building communities of mutual support. Crotched Mountain provides specialized education, rehabilitation, community, and residential support services for more than 2,000 individuals living in New England and New York. For more information about the Crotched Mountain Foundation, please visit www.crotchedmountain.org.

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