Upper St. Clair Blood Drive to Honor Officer Kuzak

If you have some time to spare today, you are asked to stop by the (CRC) in Upper St. Clair to donate blood.

The CRC teamed up with the Central Blood Bank to host today's drive from noon until 7 p.m.

This year, the drive will honor Officer James Kuzak as well as all wounded and fallen officers for their dedication and passion to make the community safe.

Kuzak was shot three times by fleeing suspects when he reported to a home invasion in Clairton on April 4. Kuzak lost half the blood in his body and required numerous transfusions to replace the volume of blood lost.

According to the Central Blood Bank, approximately 60 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood but only five percent do.

You are eligible to donate blood if you:

• Are in good physical health

• Weigh at least 110 pounds

• Are at least 16 years old; there is no upper age limit

• Have not donated whole blood in the past 56 days

To schedule an appointment please call 412.221.1099 ext. 600.