Vitalant blood drive hosted by the Pompton Reformed Church

The Pompton Reformed Church in Pompton Lakes recently hosted a blood drive managed by the nationwide, nonprofit blood collection organization Vitalant (NJ headquarters in Montvale). Conducted in the midst of an ongoing blood shortage, the event was a tremendous success, with 29 pints collected.

“We always want to offer the church building for organizations and people in our community to use,” says John Burden, pastor of the Pompton Reformed Church. “We really value our partnership with Vitalant, as we work together to meet such an important need.”

Vitalant’s Manager of Donor Recruitment, Robert Hatch, is one of the Pompton Lakes residents who donated during the drive. 

“Doing for others is a crucial part of everyday life,” says Hatch. “I can put my head on the pillow at night knowing I did what I could to help someone in need.”