Give Blood, Get $10 Gas Card July 9

The Central Jersey Blood Center is offering $10 gasoline cards to every person who donates blood during the Monmouth County summer blood drive on Tuesday, July 9.

“Our health department is proud to host this important summer blood drive,” said Freeholder John P. Curley, liaison to the County Health Department. “I urge everyone in the county to give blood on a regular basis, and this Monmouth County sponsored blood drive is a good place to start.”

The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Monmouth County Health Department, 3435 Route 9 in Freehold.

The Central Jersey Blood Center reminds donors that they must eat before donating. Donors must also be healthy, at least 17 years old and weigh at least 120 pounds.

Equipment is sterile and disposable, according to a news release from the Monmouth County Health Department. Donors can give blood every eight weeks.

“Summer is an unusually slow time for blood donations,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso. “This blood drive is a great opportunity to help keep blood supplies at a safer level during the summer vacation season and providing gas cards as a thank you to the successful donors helps.”

Appointments are encouraged, but not necessary. Call 732-842-5750, ext. 243 to make an appointment.