NewsChannel 13 teams up with Red Cross for Save a Life Blood Drive

NewsChannel 13 and the American Red Cross teamed up for a Save a Life Blood Drive on Thursday, April 14.

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The following locations are open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Bethlehem Area YMCA, 900 Delaware Avenue, Delmar
  • Via Port Rotterdam, 93 W Campbell Road, Rotterdam
  • Troy Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy
  • Saratoga Knights of Columbus, 50 Pine Road, Saratoga Springs

The drive was started 9 years ago to honor Katie Urban, who needed more than 100 units of blood save her life post-childbirth. Her family now gives back to others in her position by donating.

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The Bethlehem YMCA is one of the locations that opens its doors to the event each year.

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You can also donate any other time by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or download the Red Cross app and use the sponsor code WNYT.

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