Crime & Safety

Give Blood, Win Cool Prizes

The blood drive will happen downtown on Wednesday, May 8.

 

Looking for a way to give back, raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims and enter to win cool prizes? 

Next week is your chance, when Princeton Police host a blood drive at the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon Streets on Wednesday, May 8 from 3-7 p.m. 

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As an added bonus, police will block off free parking on Nassau Street (Princeton University side) for donors. 

Those who want to donate either blood or platelets at the Community Blood Council of New Jersey's bloodmobile should bring a photo I.D, eat four hours before donating and drink plenty of water. 

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Each donor will receive a T-shirt and be entered into a raffle to win Trenton Thunder tickets and gift cards to local businesses. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but those who wish to make appointments in advance may do so by contacting Princeton Police Sgt. Mike Cifelli at mrcifelli@princetonnj.gov or Lori Burris, Community Blood Drive of New Jersey, at 609-273-4217.


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