There's always a need for blood: Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs it. It's essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries.

Whether a person receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.

Be part of the solution: Come to the Wellness Center’s Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, September 18th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Great Room of the Kaplan Building on our Newburgh Campus.

To schedule an appointment please call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code OCCC. Walk-ins are welcome!

New donors are needed. To learn what’s involved please visit the Red Cross website at https://www.redcross.org/give-blood.html.

Questions? Please call the Wellness Center at (845) 341-4870 or email wellnesscenter@sunyorange.edu.