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SAVING LIVES IS IN FULL BLOOM AT
PORTERVILLE IRIS FESTIVAL
Donors will
receive a commemorative T-shirt!
Saturday,
April 26, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Central California Blood Center, 93 N. Main
Street, Porterville
PORTERVILLE, CA
– The Central California Blood Center is
inviting the community to save lives at the 8th
Annual Iris Festival in Porterville – Saturday,
April 26. The Blood Center will be open an extra
two hours on that day… from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. All donors will receive a
T-shirt, plus special rewards from Valley
businesses for
dining,
recreation, entertainment, and services.
“The weather is
beautiful and days are longer, so, before you go
out and enjoy, please visit a Central California
Blood Center near you,” states Chris Sorensen,
Director of Community Relations and Development
for the Blood Center. “With more folks outdoors
and on the go, accidents, unfortunately, can
increase. We need donors to continue their
commitment to giving so we are ready if, and
when, needed. “
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.
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