Help Keep WNY Hospitals Supplied with Blood

Blood Shortage Downstate Prompts Unyts to be prepared to send supplies

November 8, 2012/Buffalo, NY—Hurricane Sandy disrupted the flow of blood in the NYC area. Though the needs of hospitals were met initially, many scheduled blood drives were forced to cancel, which depleted the blood supply to the point where a major recovery effort is now needed.

The New York Blood Center supplies the majority of blood in the Greater New York area. Like Unyts, the NYBC is a member of America’s Blood Centers. The facility was able to remain open, though an unprecedented disruption to blood supply is forcing a significant appeal for donors. Unyts, thanks to our generous blood donors, is poised to help downstate.

“As a member of America’s Blood Centers it is our responsibility to ensure that our partner Centers are able to provide a safe and adequate blood supply for their communities. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, please remember that the need for blood and platelets is constant. While WNY’s blood supply is sufficient to meet patient needs, we must to be ready to help out our fellow ABC members if needed”. Mark Simon, UNYTS President & CEO.

If you’ve never thought about donating blood before, NOW is the time…

Community Blood Service Locations:

Tonawanda Donation Center
96 Niagara Street
Tonawanda

 

Williamsville

Eastern Hills Mall

4545 Transit Road

Southgate Plaza Unyts Headquarters
1000 Union Road 110 Broadway
West Seneca Buffalo

*Please call 512.7940 or visit www.unyts.org to donate today!