Norris Hosting Blood Drive & Free Hands-Only CPR Classes

***Notice Of Public Event***For March 27, 2023

Assemblyman Mike Norris (R,C-Lockport) is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer the public two lifesaving opportunities to pay it forward. A community blood drive will be held on March 27, 2023, at the Lockport YMCA from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., and during that time three free hands-only CPR classes will also be offered by the Red Cross to constituents who sign up ahead of time. The 30-minute classes will be offered at 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 1 p.m.

“As a regular blood donor, I know how critical keeping up our blood banks’ supply is. I also know how simple it is to donate and I encourage everyone who can donate to please do so.” Norris said, “Also, learning a new, lifesaving skill like hands-only CPR is an easy way to pay it forward as you never know when an emergency may arise and you may need to call on this essential skill, and help to save the life of someone.”

According to the American Heart Foundation, hands-only CPR (without mouth-to-mouth breaths) performed by a bystander is just as effective as traditional CPR. Research has shown that hands-only CPR performed in the first few minutes can help save the lives of those suffering from cardiac arrest. With nearly 400,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest deaths every year in our country, Norris wants to help prevent more people from dying by encouraging more people to learn this lifesaving skill.

To sign up for either the blood drive or the hands-free CPR class, please call Norris’ office by calling (716) 839-4691.