Red Cross, Broome County Executive and Binghamton Mayor to support the 9/11 National Day of Service: News conference announces partnership and blood drive honoring 9/11 victims and heroes

Broome County Executive Debra Preston and City of Binghamton Mayor Richard  David  are teaming up with the American Red Cross and 9/11 Day for a special blood drive to honor those who lost their lives and the heroes who responded following the tragic events of September 11.

WHAT:   A news conference to announce the partnership and provide details about the   9/11 Day blood drive.

WHEN:   Tuesday, August 30, 2016

                11 a.m.

WHERE:  9/11 Memorial- State Street side of Binghamton City Hall

WHO:       Debra Preston

                 Broome County Executive

      Richard David

                 City of Binghamton Mayor

      Theresa Blank

                 Account  Manager

                 American Red Cross Blood Services, New York-Penn Region

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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