Legislator Cilmi Urges Residents To Give Blood

East Islip NY

26 February, 2021

11:31 AM

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Press release from the office of Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi: Feb. 26, 2021 Legislator Tom Cilmi recently joined with the Islip Terrace Fire Department to host a blood drive in honor of nineteen year old Heather McNamara, a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with COVID in December. Heather has recovered from COVID but required multiple blood transfusions due to complications. "There is always a critical need for blood, and that's true now more than ever. Having taken about a year off from donating due to a surgery, it felt so good to donate again, especially to support my friend Heather," said Legislator Cilmi. "I urge everyone who is eligible and able, to give as often as possible." This press release was produced by the office of Suffolk County Legislator Tom Cilmi. The views expressed here are the author's own.