June Blood Bank

June 16 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

at Montour Moose Lodge, 2096 State Route14, Montour Falls

To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:

* Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
* Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
* Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org
* www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends.


Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

May Blood Banks

May 10 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

at BPOE Elks Lodge, 300 North Madison Avenue, Watkins Glen;

May 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

at Cargill Salt, 518 East 4th Street, Watkins Glen;

May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.

at Schuyler County Human Services, 323 Owego Street, Montour Falls;

May 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

at Saint Mary’s of the Lake Parish Center, 10th Street, Watkins Glen.

To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:

* Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
* Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
* Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org
* www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends.


Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

April Blood Drives

April 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

at Tyrone Fire Department, 3600 State Route 226, Tyrone

April 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

at Montour Moose Lodge, 2096 State Route 14, Montour Falls

April 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

at Schuyler Hospital, Upper Stueben Street, Montour Falls

To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:

* Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
* Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
* Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org
* www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends.


Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

February Blood Drive

There will be a blood drive on February 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge at 2096 State Route 14, Montour Falls.

To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:

* Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
* Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
* Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org
* www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends.


Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

Volunteers Needed: Red Cross Blood Banks

The American Red Cross has a great need for volunteers. They most urgently need help at their blood drives. Please consider volunteering for the American Red Cross. Just a few hours every month or so is all it takes. Ask a friend and do it together!

Contact Jen at 607-535-7105 if you're interested in helping.


More volunteer opportunities with the Red Cross can be found at:
Volunteers Needed for American Red Cross

January Blood Drives

There will be a blood drive on January 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at BPOE Elks Lodge, 300 North Madison Avenue, Watkins Glen.  Sponsored by Falls Home.


To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:

• Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
• Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
• Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org  
• www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends.   

Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood.  Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

Help Your Neighbors!

Please think about helping your neighbors in these difficult times.  American Red Cross in the Finger Lakes has an urgent need for volunteers.  People are needed to drliver hot meals to shut-ins, and to teach class in First Aid, CPR, babsitting and other health and safety courses.  People also are needed to respond to local fires, floods and other disasters.  All training to become a certified Red Cross instructor or disaster responder is provided free of charge.  Your service can be scheduled to fit your availability.  You can choose to deliver Meals on Wheels daily, weekly, biweekly or monthly.  WE NEED YOU!  Please help.

Also see HERE for other needs.

Call 607-535-7105 for more information.

October Blood Drives

Sullivan Trail Chapter Red Cross AUGUST, 2009 Blood Drives

October 12

from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at the Tyrone Fire Department

3600 State Route 226, Tyrone

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October 21

from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
at the Montour Moose Lodge
2096 State Route 14, Montour Falls

OUT OF THE 107,000 PEOPLE IN CHEMUNG AND SCHUYLER COUNTY, ONLY 3,867 DONATE BLOOD. PLEASE HELP US RECRUIT AND RETAIN BLOOD DONORS.

For Chemung and Schuyler County
From July 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009, all presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free carton of Friendly’s Ice Cream, redeemable at participating Friendly’s restaurants. Coupons expire September 30, 2009. Tax additional where applicable.

To make an appointment to donate blood, all current eligible and new donors may:

* Call the local Sullivan Trail Red Cross Chapter House at 734-3317 days
* Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543)
* Email betsy@redcrosselmira.org
* www.donatebloodnow.org nights and weekends


Anyone 17 years or older, weighing at least 110 pounds and in general good health may be eligible to donate blood. In New York State, 16-year-olds may donate blood provided they bring an original signed New York State Informed Parental Consent form for a 16-Year-Old to Donate Whole Blood. Appointments encouraged, walk-ins welcome and Identification is required.

Volunteers Needed for American Red Cross

The Sullivan Trail Chapter American Red Cross is in need of Volunteers for the following positions in Schuyler County:

Canteen Server - Maintains refreshments and provides recognition pins, signs donor card, re-signs and promotions program. Time commitment 3 hours per month.

Deliver Blood Drive Posters in Community – Volunteer drivers to deliver posters throughout Schuyler County for upcoming blood drives one to two times a month. Time commitment 2 hours per month.

Grant Writer – Help with searching for and writing grants.

Knitters (NEW) – Just starting a knitting club to knit scarves, blankets for blood donors and disaster victims.

Local and National Disaster volunteers – Training in Disaster Preparedness and Response. Basic courses such as Fulfilling Our Mission – Turn Compassion Into Action; Introduction To Disaster Services (on-line www.redcross.org) or as a self-study; Shelter Operations; Mass Care; Client Assistance – are some of the many types of training available and will expand your awareness and prepare you for emergencies and disasters.

Mailings - Help with mailings on a quarterly basis, folding, stuffing and labeling envelopes.

Observer - Observes blood donors for adverse reactions and notifies paid staff of any concerns.

Registration Coordinator - Registration coordinators welcome blood donors, manage the appointment schedule, monitor donor flow and complete the hourly donor flow sheet.

Sewers - Please join our circle sewing blankets, frogs and pillows for fire victims.

Tele-recruitment – Tele-recruiters contact previous blood donors to schedule appointments at upcoming blood drives. Can be done at home. Time commitment 4 hours per month.


Training is free! All positions are very flexible! For further information or to volunteer, please call or email Jen at 607-535-7105 or JLG228@cornell.edu