The Tristate Area Kick-Starts the Blood Drive Movement
On Sunday, July 7, 2019, the International WeLoveU Foundation hosted 4 blood drives in the tristate area in partnership with Vitalant and the New York Blood Center as part of a global initiative to reduce blood shortages.
Oradell, NJ East Fishkill, NY
Throughout the day, more than 200 participants registered to donate. Their efforts amounted to donating 163 pints of blood, which saves up to 489 lives! Non-remunerated blood donors—who donate freely without receiving payment—are proven to donate the healthiest blood!
Elmsford, NY Nanuet, NY
This effort is part of WeLoveU’s 2019 Worldwide One-Two Blood Drive Movement launched on World Blood Donor Day and helps fulfill Sustainable Development Goal #3—Good Health and Well-Being.
The Early Bird Gets the Worm
The volunteers met at each location around 9 a.m. Volunteers in Oradell, NJ prepared vibrant signs promoting the blood drive on Kinderkamack Road, where the site was located. Such great efforts went a long way as residents stopped to donate blood. Despite people’s busy schedules, many spared thirty minutes of their time to save three lives!
Oradell Police Officer Jeff Peters visited the blood donation site where the WeLoveU USA Headquarters is located. “I’m actually speechless. Until today, I didn’t even know this organization existed. The difference that WeLoveU makes in so many different areas is impressive. I’m very hopeful that the blood donated today makes a big difference in people’s lives who need it, and it’s a terrific feeling to know that you guys are helping.”
“Blood is indispensable for life. One single pint of blood can save up to three lives,” said John Power, Spokesman of the International WeLoveU Foundation. “Through WeLoveU’s One-Two Blood Drive Movement, we hope to not only educate the public about the alarming demand for blood but enlighten everyone to take action and save lives through donating blood.”
7 thoughts on “The Tristate Area Hosts Four Blood Drives During Worldwide Movement”
This blood drive was hugely successful. All around, anything WeLoveU Foundation touches turns to gold. I have joined several events and each one leaves me wanting to join the next. Donating blood is one of the most necessary things and truly, it was an honor to be a part of. It takes less than an hour and it can save lives. Its little united efforts like these that lead to a greater good. WeLoveU is all about action. Less talking and more doing. 🙂
Wow, you are doing so good to our communities, keep up the good work. It’s such an amazing way of being part of saving many lives and saying I love you. Saving lives is the most precious. I am very thankful and proud of all of you.
I have always been scared to donate blood. After attending a WeLoveU blood drive and learning about the importance of blood donation, I will make an effort to participate and encourage others to donate also.
An amazing organization! Always looking to help others in time of need. I’m so happy this kind of organization exist!
I’m thankful to have taken part in this blood drive in Oradell. The turnout was great and I really feel like the WELOVEU Foundation is making a change. With so many bad things happening in the world, I’m happy to be part of an amazing organization who brings nothing but joy and good news to all those in need.
Will definitely join the next one!
Just another classic WeLoveU blood drive. Well-organized and put together, as usual. Love this foundation.
These smiles are so beautiful, I can’t help but smile back 🙂
I hope we have the next blood drive in Pennsylvania soon!