Vallecitos Water District to Host Blood Drive
San Marcos, CA — To help combat summer blood shortages, Vallecitos Water District is hosting a community blood drive on Thursday, August 11, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The blood drive will be held in the District’s parking lot located at 201 Vallecitos De Oro in San Marcos.
The need for blood in San Diego and around the country remains constant. In San Diego alone, nearly 400 pints per day are needed for area hospitals. However, during summer months, inventories often decrease when regular donors take vacation and schools are on break. This is why Vallecitos Water District is reaching out to their staff and the community, asking for donors to come forward during this critical time.
To schedule an appointment, call the San Diego Blood Bank at 1-800-469-7322 or schedule online at http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org/, using the sponsor code: VWDT.
Blood donors must be at least 17 year’s old, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in general good health. Donors are encouraged to eat a meal prior to giving blood and drink plenty of water. Photo ID is required at donation time.
