Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts (“Empire City”) is partnering with  New York Blood Center (“NYBC”) to host a community blood drive on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the second floor Uptown Room at Empire City located at 810 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY. Blood donations can be scheduled by calling 1-800-933-2566 or online at bit.ly/2025ECCBloodDrive. Empire City continues to host the annual blood drive to increase awareness and provide a convenient location for guests, employees, and area residents to make life-saving blood donations. 

The upcoming blood drive is happening at a time of unprecedented demand for blood. Overall collections are nearly 20% below what hospitals require. In addition, the current supply of O- blood, the universal blood used in emergencies, only has a two-day supply at area facilities. Annually, 700,000 units of blood are needed by patients, but fewer than 500,000 units are donated.

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 75, weighing at least 110 pounds, is a potential donor. One pint of blood can save up to three lives. Those interested in donating are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by phone via the number above or online at bit.ly/2025ECCBloodDrive. Donors must be symptom-free for at least 72 hours following a cold or the flu. It is recommended for donors to drink plenty of water, eat well beforehand, and to exercise before, not after, donating blood. 

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