WILDWOOD CREST – To help save lives across the Penn-Jersey Region, the Wildwood Crest Fire Department is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Dec. 21, 2012. The blood drive will be held at Wildwood Crest Fire Department, 7100 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260. The blood drive is open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

To schedule your donation appointment, please call Dave Thompson at (609) 827-1238 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: 0229724. Walk-ins are also welcome.

All blood types are needed, but type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage. Please give blood as soon as you can. Individuals who are 17 years of age must meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.