HALLOWEEN BLOOD DRIVE

CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2011

The San Diego Blood Bank will accept blood donations at an open to the public blood drive hosted by Christ Episcopal Church, at the corner of 9^th Street and C Avenue, in Coronado on Sunday, October 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The bloodmobile will be parked in the church parking lot located on C Avenue across the street from the church.

            Participants will have the opportunity to join the San Diego Blood Bank’s new Donor Difference program, which includes access to an online store for donors and the ability to track cholesterol, pulse, and blood pressure after each donation. 

Anyone who is at least 17 years old, in good health and weighs at least 110 pounds may be eligible to give blood.  A good meal is recommended prior to donation.

Established through the support of the San Diego County Medical Society in 1950, the San Diego Blood Bank, a non-profit organization, is the largest blood collection agency in San Diego County.  A member of America’s Blood Centers, a national network of community-based blood banks, the San Diego Blood Bank serves patients in 50 hospitals throughout Southern California. 

For donor requirements or to make an appointment, call the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.