Donate blood and receive a 2008 Fresno State Softball commemorative T-shirt and a game ticket discount!

 Monday, March 17 through Saturday, April 19, 2008
At the following Central California Blood Center locations:

Fresno                              North Fresno                      Visalia                                    Porterville
3445 N. First St.               8094 N. Cedar Ave.               1515 S. Mooney Blvd.            93 N. Main St., Ste. D
M-Th 8a-8p, F 8a-6p        M-Th 8a-8p, F 8a-6p              M-Th 8a-8p, F 8a-6p,             T-Th 11a-6p,
                                         S 9a-3p                                   S 9a-1p                                   S 9a-1p 

FRESNO, CA – Fresno State Softball Head Coach Margie Wright is once again partnering with the Central California Blood Center to help build a life-saving team. “On this team, everyone’s a winner because everyone saves a life,” states Margie. “I challenge the community to step-up-to-the-plate; join the ‘Donor Team’ and give blood at the Fresno State Softball - Jenny Eller Blood Drive Challenge.” This year, our goal is to, again, bring in over a 1,000 new, and returning, donors.  

Beginning Monday, March 17 through Saturday, April 19, donors who visit any of the four Central California Blood Centers and mention the ‘Donor Team’, Coach Wright, Jenny Eller or Fresno State softball at the time of donation, will receive a commemorative 2008 softball T-shirt.  Donor rewards also include a discount ticket voucher for a Fresno State softball home game this season, plus a variety of special reward coupons from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment and services.  Whether you are a ‘rookie’ or a ‘seasoned player’ there is a place on this lifesaving team for you!

The 8^th Annual Jenny Eller Blood Drive Challenge honors the memory of Jenny Eller, a softball standout who knew first hand about the need for blood.  “Due to leukemia, Jenny never had a chance to live life or play ball to her full potential,” stated Dean Eller, Jenny’s father, President and CEO of the Central California Blood Center. “Jenny quickly transformed a passion for sports into a passion for saving lives.  Her determination to fight and live was an inspiration and remains so. After almost four years, she lost her courageous battle with the disease, but her spirit and energy live on in many ways.  Please help. Join Margie’s team and let’s save lives.”

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 Central California Blood Center is the sole provider of blood and blood products for the 31 hospitals in Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Kings and Mariposa Counties and must collect between 5,000 to 6,000 pints of blood a month to meet the needs of our Valley community.