The drive is open to the public, so share the date with others. There is a critical shortage of blood in the Pittsburgh area, so if you are able to give, please consider doing so. General qualifications to donate blood are: must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good general health. If your last donation prior to September 26th was on or before July 31st, you are eligible to donate again at this drive. For more information (including further qualifications), call 877.258.4825 or visit vitalant.org.

To make an appointment:

• Visit vitalant.org, click on the Donate button, narrow the date range, and select Sewickley United Methodist Church (group code G0330008), or

• Download the Vitalant-Pittsburgh Mobile App for your smartphone, or

• Call 877.25.VITAL or contact church office at 412.741.9430.

For more information, call 877.258.4825 or visit vitalant.org.

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