Donate in Honor of Firefighter Kyle Frable

Platelet donations and Blood donations in honor of Kunkletown Firefighter are currently being accepted at Miller-Keystone Blood Center’s Bethlehem, Allentown,  Easton, Hamilton and Pittston Donor Centers.  While blood donations are welcomed and encouraged, platelet donations are more critically needed at this time. 

Event Details:

• Sponsor:  In Honor of Kyle Frable
• Dates:  Now January 31
• Locations:
  • MKBC Allentown:  1255 S. Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 1300
    click here to schedule your appointment
  • MKBC Bethlehem:  1465 Valley Center Parkway
    click here to schedule your appointment
  • MKBC Easton:  2925 William Penn Highway, Suite 105
    click here to schedule your appointment
  • MKBC Hamilton:  Five City Center, 740 Hamilton St, Suite 120
    click here to schedule your appointment
  • MKBC Pittston:  400 Route 315, Suite E
    click here to schedule your donation

Be sure to include Group ID# 8911 in the “notes” section when you register!

What are Platelets and why are they important? 

Platelets are a component of blood that help control bleeding and bruising.
They are very important for heart surgery patients, burn victims,
premature babies, and especially cancer patients.

Platelets have the shortest shelf life of all blood components,
lasting only 7 days after donation. That means they are in
constant demand for life-saving treatments.

Assuming they meet all other general eligibility requirements,
individuals can safely donate platelets every eight (8) days.

Click here to learn more about platelets and platelet donation.