ValleyCare To Host Community Blood Drive In Pleasanton

Pleasanton CA

11 August, 2021

11:29 AM

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Press release from Stanford Blood Center: Aug. 11, 2021 ValleyCare will host a community blood drive with Stanford Blood Center from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17th. The bloodmobile will be located at 5565 W. Las Positas Blvd. in Pleasanton. Please note that walk-in availability may be limited, so we encourage donors to make an appointment by visiting https://stanford.io/3ltYW98 or by calling (888) 723-7831. Donors will be required to wear a mask. "The need for blood is constant. Currently, there are more than 200 surgeries per day at our partner hospitals, many of which would simply not be possible without donated blood products. Our blood drives play a huge role in making these life-saving procedures and other treatments possible for local patients — but they are nothing without community support," said Elisa Manzanares, Stanford Blood Center Account Manager. "That's why we are urging the local community to please come out to the SHC – ValleyCare blood drive and donate. In just one hour, you could donate enough blood to help save the lives of multiple patients in need." Stanford Blood Center wants to reassure the public that the safety of our donors is a top priority and we have measures in place to ensure blood donation continues to be a safe process for everyone onsite. Blood donation remains an essential activity. In preparation for their donation, donors are advised to eat well, stay hydrated and arrive with their donor ID. First time donors or returning donors without a donor ID card should bring a valid state-issued photo identification. Donors with all blood types are always welcomed and appreciated, but there's always a special need for type O blood. O negative donors are universal donors, (meaning anyone can receive O- blood no matter their type,) and O- is often used for trauma and pediatric patients. As a special thanks for keeping patients a priority, anyone who donates at this drive will be entered to win an Apple Watch, plus anyone who schedules their next appointment can win a Peloton Bike! In addition, every donor at the drive will receive a $10 Starbucks eGift Card. This press release was produced by Stanford Blood Center. The views expressed here are the author's own.