Loma Linda Community Invited to Donate Blood

LOMA LINDA>> Loma Linda University Heart & Surgical Hospital will be hosting a LifeStream Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Donors receive a $15 gas card and will also receive free cholesterol screening and Gift of Life Donor Loyalty points that may be redeemed in the online donor store at www.LStream.org. Those aged 18-44 years may register for Be The Match bone marrow screening at all donor locations free of charge. Healthy individuals at least 15 years of age may donate blood. Everyone under 18 years of age must provide LifeStream with written parental consent. Parent consent forms are available at any donor center, community blood drive or at www.LStream.org. All prospective donors should be free of infections or illness, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not be at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. Donors receive a free mini-physical as part of the donation process.