Mountain Creek to host blood drive

Vernon - Mountain Creek resort will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12, in the mezzanine at Mountain Creek’s South Lodge, located on Route 94 in Vernon. Community Blood Services is coordinating the event with Patti O’Brien at Mountain Creek. To schedule an appointment, call 973-864-8202. Walk-ups are also welcome. The first 120 donors will receive a complimentary lift ticket, courtesy of Mountain Creek. Any healthy individual, age 16 through 75, and weighing at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing signature. A complimentary cholesterol test is done for each donor. Registration and the blood donation will take approximately 45 minutes. Community Blood Services provides blood and blood products to over 34 hospitals in the area. Blood centers nationwide are facing critical shortages, noted O’Brien. “Donating blood is one of the best ways people can help their community,” she added. “Mountain Creek is honored to again partner with Community Blood Services for this great cause. Together we can save lives.”