CLOVIS, CA – The staff of Sierra Vista Mall in Clovis encourage area residents to come out and donate at a blood drive on Saturday, January 3. A mini-blood mobile will be parked near the main entrance area from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt, an entry in a drawing for a $50 Sierra Vista Mall Gift Card and a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services.
“It’s a New Year and folks are making resolutions; so, how about “resolving” to save lives?You might find that giving blood can be especially rewarding,” states Chris Sorensen, Director of Community Relations and Development for the CentralCaliforniaBloodCenter.“This is the time of year, after increased holiday usage, when we especially need new and all returning donors, to take an hour of their time and donate.Please remember, patients in Valley hospitals need you.”
Blood donation takes less than one hour to complete. Donors must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. Senior citizens are encouraged to donate, as there is no upper age limit. Donors should eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within 4 hours prior to their donation. Donors can give blood every eight weeks. Photo ID and Social Security Number are required at donor registration.
The CentralCaliforniaBloodCenter is the sole provider of blood and blood products for the 31 hospitals in Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Kings and MariposaCounties and must collect between 5,000 to 6,000 pints of blood a month to meet the needs of our Valley community.
