Press Release posted 11/27/12 – Save the date! Thursday, December 20th, the Sierra Madre Community Services Department and American Red Cross are hosting a Community Blood Drive from 12 noon to 6:00 pm. This life-saving event takes place at the Sierra Madre Community Recreation Center, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., and is open to the public. Individuals who are 17 years of age or older, 110 pounds or more, and are in generally good health are eligible to donate blood. As a thank you to all donors, the American Red Cross is providing Subway sandwiches plus a coupon from Cold Stone Creamery!
With the recent Tropical Storm Sandy, blood donations are needed more than ever and what better time than the holidays to donate. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org or contact the Community Services Department at (626) 355-7394. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged.