Be a Hometown Hero: Donate Blood At The CVA Blood Drive
Blog Post - January 23, 2024
Category: What's New
Every two seconds, someone needs you!
January is National Blood Donation Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of blood donation and encouraging individuals to make a life-saving difference. What better way to honor this month than by signing up to donate blood? As residents of Carlsbad Village, let's come together and uphold our commitment to saving lives by participating in the community blood drive.
Make your appointment now!
When you donate blood, you provide a lifeline for those in need. Your donation can sustain:
- Victims of accidents and emergencies, ensuring they receive the vital blood they require.
- Patients undergoing major surgeries, assisting in their recovery from critical injuries.
- Individuals with medical conditions such as anemia, providing them with the essential red blood cells they desperately need.
- New mothers experiencing complications during childbirth, helping them regain strength and health.
- People battling cancer, undergoing treatment that often leads to a need for blood transfusions.
In just one hour, you can potentially save up to three lives. By donating blood, you become a true hero, granting parents, children, siblings, and friends the opportunity to see another day.
To participate in this life-saving endeavor, simply:
Be at least 17 years old
Weigh 110+ pounds
Bring your ID to the blood drive
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Barrio Glassworks Parking Lot, 3060 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008