Calling all Community Residents for Blood Donations

By: Don Escalante

Community Writer

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This year’s event honors those who teamed to assist community healing in the wake of the December 2, 2015 terrorist attack at Inland Regional Center. Thanks to blood donors who had donated in the days before the attack, LifeStream was able to fulfill emergency orders for more than 300 units of blood.
COLTON>> Arrowhead Regional Medical Center will be hosting a LifeStream Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors receive a $15 gas card and 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.