NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – In a sweet incentive to boost blood donations, NewYork-Presbyterian is offering a free pint of Van Leeuwen ice cream to those who donate blood this January. The initiative aims to address the constant need for blood in the community while rewarding donors with a delicious treat.
Blood donations can be made at New York Blood Centers or their mobile donation units. After donating, participants will receive a voucher for a 14-ounce pint of Van Leeuwen ice cream, redeemable at any of their New York City locations.
“Every two seconds, someone in our community needs blood, and there’s no substitute for volunteer donors. We need your help,” said representatives from NewYork-Presbyterian.
The promotion runs throughout January at various locations across the city, including:
Brooklyn Donor Center: Jan. 11-27, 29-31
Grand Central Donor Center: Jan. 11-31
Upper East Side Donor Center: Jan. 11-31
West 35th Street Donor Center: Jan. 11-31
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.: Jan. 18, 23, 25
Apple Williamsburg: Jan. 19
NYPD Transit 4/Union Square: Jan. 20, 24, 26
Century 21 – Financial District: Jan. 21
LaGuardia Community College: Jan. 27
Amity Hall – Uptown: Jan. 28
El Puente, Bushwick: Jan. 29
Starbucks – 92nd Street: Jan. 30
CVS Pharmacy, Astoria: Jan. 31
For a complete list of participating locations and their hours, visit here.
Emily Rahhal, a digital reporter who has covered New York City since 2023 and previously reported in Los Angeles, joined PIX11 in 2024. Follow her on Twitter here and explore more of her work here.
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