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Walk or jog down the Hudson River

Walk or jog down the Hudson River

Fri, Apr 24, 2:30 PM
From Hudson River Walkers and Joggers Group

Take a walk, jog or run down the Hudson River and chat with local runners we meet near 59th and the west side highway and jog uptown up to late 80’s or farther.

1 attendee

Blood Donation—One Pint Save 3 Lives! Invite a Friend. (Host: Yen, K, & Bill)

Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM
From "Christians & Friends Network"
4.8
4 attendees
Blood Donating Types—One Act of Kindness Saves 3 Lives. Give & Lunch Afterward

Blood Donating Types—One Act of Kindness Saves 3 Lives. Give & Lunch Afterward

Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM
From The NYC MBTI Meetup Group
4.8

Hosts: Yen-IxxTx, Bill-INTP & Kilaya-INFJ. Give blood - "One pint of blood can save 3 lives. Bring a friend & save 6 lives." Pay It Forward https://youtu.be/MqUfHAOdn30 * 62% of the U.S. is eligible to donate blood. The #1 reason people don't donate is they were never asked. * Did you know that platelets support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live? * Did you know that blood loss victims of car accidents may need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells? * More than 25% of the blood supply is used by cancer patients. "Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis." https://youtu.be/ZUmbgpmNixg #GIVEWITHME https://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-cross-blood-crises-united-states-covid-19/ Make your reservation here: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/auth/signin We'll be donating at the Grand Central Donor Center Chanin Building 115 East 41st Street NEW YORK, NY 10017 +18009332566 (this is NOT to be confused with the Metro North Donor Center) Information for first-time donors, including eligibility criteria: https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/ "The need for blood is ongoing, but COVID-19 has destroyed the foundation on which the community donates blood to patients served by New York Blood Center. Every week, more than 75,000 blood donations and 1,700 donated platelet units are needed to meet patient need. To ensure we are prepared to support health agencies in our communities and across the country, NYBCe strongly urges individuals who feel healthy and well to make an appointment at a donor center or find a new community blood drive. DONORS PRESENTING: " Regardless of vaccination status, ALL donors MUST wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19 May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days May not donate if they have been told to self-quarantine due to exposure risk, including travel. We follow current State and CDC travel recommendations. CDC - Travel (cdc.gov) COVID\-19 Travel Advisory \| Department of Health \(ny\.gov\) If you are unsure whether to donate, or if you have donated recently and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 or you test positive for COVID-19, please contact us at 800.688.0900." https://nybc.org/donate-blood/covid-19-and-blood-donation-copy/ #SAVEALIFE #GIVEWITHME #DONATEBLOOD #NYBLOODCENTER #REDCROSS #VOLUNTEER #BLOODSHORTAGE

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Blood Donation & Lunch Afterward—One Act of Kindness Saves 3 Lives

Blood Donation & Lunch Afterward—One Act of Kindness Saves 3 Lives

Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM
From TED-Inspired Meetup NYC
4.8

Host: Yen & Bill. Give blood - "One pint of blood can save 3 lives. Bring a friend & save 6 lives." [Pay It Forward](https://youtu.be/MqUfHAOdn30) [https://youtu.be/MqUfHAOdn30](https://youtu.be/MqUfHAOdn30) * 62% of the U.S. is eligible to donate blood. The #1 reason people don't donate is they were never asked. * Did you know that platelets support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live? * Did you know that blood loss victims of car accidents may need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells? * More than 25% of the blood supply is used by cancer patients. "Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis." https://youtu.be/ZUmbgpmNixg #GIVEWITHME [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-cross-blood-crises-united-states-covid-19/](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-cross-blood-crises-united-states-covid-19/) Make your reservation here: [https://donate.nybc.org/donor/auth/signin](https://donate.nybc.org/donor/auth/signin) We'll be donating at the Grand Central Donor Center Chanin Building 115 East 41st Street NEW YORK, NY 10017 +18009332566 (this is NOT to be confused with the Metro North Donor Center) Information for first-time donors, including eligibility criteria: [https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/](https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/) "The need for blood is ongoing, but COVID-19 has destroyed the foundation on which the community donates blood to patients served by New York Blood Center. Every week, more than 75,000 blood donations and 1,700 donated platelet units are needed to meet patient need. To ensure we are prepared to support health agencies in our communities and across the country, NYBCe strongly urges individuals who feel healthy and well to make an appointment at a donor center or find a new community blood drive. DONORS PRESENTING: " Regardless of vaccination status, ALL donors MUST wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19 May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days May not donate if they have been told to self-quarantine due to exposure risk, including travel. We follow current State and CDC travel recommendations. CDC - Travel (cdc.gov) COVID\-19 Travel Advisory \| Department of Health \(ny\.gov\) If you are unsure whether to donate, or if you have donated recently and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 or you test positive for COVID-19, please contact us at 800.688.0900." https://nybc.org/donate-blood/covid-19-and-blood-donation-copy/ #SAVEALIFE #GIVEWITHME #DONATEBLOOD #NYBLOODCENTER #REDCROSS #VOLUNTEER #BLOODSHORTAGE

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Blood Donation—One Act of Kindness Can Saves 3 Lives (Host: Yen, K, & Bill)

Blood Donation—One Act of Kindness Can Saves 3 Lives (Host: Yen, K, & Bill)

Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM
From Applied Psychology Meetup NYC
4.8

Hosts: Yen, Bill & Kilaya. Give blood - "One pint of blood can save 3 lives. Bring a friend! Pay It Forward https://youtu.be/MqUfHAOdn30 * 62% of the U.S. is eligible to donate blood. The #1 reason people don't donate is they were never asked. * Did you know that platelets support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live? * Did you know that blood loss victims of car accidents may need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells? * More than 25% of the blood supply is used by cancer patients. "Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis." https://youtu.be/ZUmbgpmNixg #GIVEWITHME https://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-cross-blood-crises-united-states-covid-19/ Make your reservation here: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/auth/signin We'll be donating at the Grand Central Donor Center Chanin Building 115 East 41st Street NEW YORK, NY 10017 +18009332566 (this is NOT to be confused with the Metro North Donor Center) Information for first-time donors, including eligibility criteria: https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/ "The need for blood is ongoing, but COVID-19 has destroyed the foundation on which the community donates blood to patients served by New York Blood Center. Every week, more than 75,000 blood donations and 1,700 donated platelet units are needed to meet patient need. To ensure we are prepared to support health agencies in our communities and across the country, NYBCe strongly urges individuals who feel healthy and well to make an appointment at a donor center or find a new community blood drive. DONORS PRESENTING: " Regardless of vaccination status, ALL donors MUST wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19 May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days May not donate if they have been told to self-quarantine due to exposure risk, including travel. We follow current State and CDC travel recommendations. CDC - Travel (cdc.gov) COVID\-19 Travel Advisory \| Department of Health \(ny\.gov\) If you are unsure whether to donate, or if you have donated recently and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 or you test positive for COVID-19, please contact us at 800.688.0900." https://nybc.org/donate-blood/covid-19-and-blood-donation-copy/ #SAVEALIFE #GIVEWITHME #DONATEBLOOD #NYBLOODCENTER #REDCROSS #VOLUNTEER #BLOODSHORTAGE

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Blood Donation & Lunch—One Act of Kindness Saves 3 Lives (Host: ¥, K, & Bill)

Blood Donation & Lunch—One Act of Kindness Saves 3 Lives (Host: ¥, K, & Bill)

Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 PM
From Manhattan Lectures & Conversations
4.7

Hosts: Yen, Bill & Kilaya. Give blood - "One pint of blood can save 3 lives. Bring a friend! Pay It Forward https://youtu.be/MqUfHAOdn30 * 62% of the U.S. is eligible to donate blood. The #1 reason people don't donate is they were never asked. * Did you know that platelets support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live? * Did you know that blood loss victims of car accidents may need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells? * More than 25% of the blood supply is used by cancer patients. "Red Cross declares first-ever national blood crisis." https://youtu.be/ZUmbgpmNixg #GIVEWITHME https://www.cbsnews.com/news/red-cross-blood-crises-united-states-covid-19/ Make your reservation here: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/auth/signin We'll be donating at the Grand Central Donor Center Chanin Building 115 East 41st Street NEW YORK, NY 10017 +18009332566 (this is NOT to be confused with the Metro North Donor Center) Information for first-time donors, including eligibility criteria: https://www.nybc.org/donate-blood/ "The need for blood is ongoing, but COVID-19 has destroyed the foundation on which the community donates blood to patients served by New York Blood Center. Every week, more than 75,000 blood donations and 1,700 donated platelet units are needed to meet patient need. To ensure we are prepared to support health agencies in our communities and across the country, NYBCe strongly urges individuals who feel healthy and well to make an appointment at a donor center or find a new community blood drive. DONORS PRESENTING: " Regardless of vaccination status, ALL donors MUST wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose Must be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19 May NOT donate if they have a positive diagnostic test or experienced symptoms of COVID-19 in the last 14 days May not donate if they have been told to self-quarantine due to exposure risk, including travel. We follow current State and CDC travel recommendations. CDC - Travel (cdc.gov) COVID\-19 Travel Advisory \| Department of Health \(ny\.gov\) If you are unsure whether to donate, or if you have donated recently and you develop symptoms of COVID-19 or you test positive for COVID-19, please contact us at 800.688.0900." https://nybc.org/donate-blood/covid-19-and-blood-donation-copy/ #SAVEALIFE #GIVEWITHME #DONATEBLOOD #NYBLOODCENTER #REDCROSS #VOLUNTEER #BLOODSHORTAGE

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Meetup connects people with shared interests and facilitates discovering and participating in groups and events both locally and online.

You can easily search for upcoming blood drives in New York by browsing events categorized in the related community service section.

Yes, you can tailor your search on Meetup to find events, like blood drives, happening specifically in New York.

Yes, you can discover and join various blood drive events organized in different parts of New York through Meetup's platform.

Absolutely! Meetup allows you to join multiple groups, so you can participate in various events like different blood drives easily.

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It's recommended to RSVP for events like blood drives to help organizers plan better based on the number of attendees.

Meetup events are organized by group leaders; participants RSVP, attend in-person or online, engaging with the community.

While Meetup facilitates meeting new people, forging friendships depends on the individual's effort and group dynamics.

The availability of blood drives depends on the community organizers, and they might not be scheduled constantly.

Meetup primarily focuses on group activities; though it's great for meeting people, it's not designed for one-on-one matchmaking.

Event quality can vary since they are led by different volunteer group leaders, not always professional organizers.

Blood drives usually involve a process of registration, donation, and sometimes community interactions or volunteer opportunities.

If you're passionate about hosting, you can start a group and organize blood drives in your locality using the Meetup platform.

Typically, blood drives are physical events, but the pre-event processes or discussions could be online depending on the organizers.