Assemblyman Rob Walker (R,C,I,WF - Hicksville) today joined with Nassau University Medical Center (NUMC) to ask that his constituents and all of Long Island donate blood on September 11, 2009. NUMC and the Long Island Volunteer Center will be hosting a blood drive from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. to honor those who lost their lives eight years ago in the worst terrorist attack on domestic soil ever.

"Even before September 11th, blood supplies throughout Long Island and New York were critically low," said Assemblyman Walker. "Now, more than ever, we must join together and spare a half-hour to give blood which could save the life of a neighbor, a co-worker or even a stranger who is in need. It is my hope that this blood drive will be successful with the help of 15th Assembly District residents and Nassau County as a whole."

The blood drive will take place from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Blood Donor Center, on the ground floor, at Nassau University Medical Center. Participants can park in the Visitors Parking Lot and parking vouchers will be validated at the Blood Center. All blood donors must present valid photo identification at the time of donation.

For questions regarding who can volunteer to give blood or for further information, please call the Blood Center at 516-572-6348.