The Ebell of Los Angeles is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross this Wednesday, November 4, 2009.
Appointments are available every 20 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. Call Jackie Kruse, Chair for an appointment 323-788-7199 or go to www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code: EBELL. Enter at 743 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles 90005.
Consider these facts:
- One person nationwide needs blood every two seconds.
- About 20% of all blood recipients are children.
- One pint of blood has the potential to save as many as three lives.
- By the time we are 75 years old, 80% of us will have used blood ourselves.
- 40% of the blood needed to meet the needs of Southern California comes from the other parts of the country.
- The Southern California region provides blood to approximately 150 area hospitals.
Remember: Bring ID and drink plenty of fluids before donating! If you are not sure about your eligibility to give, you can review details at on the Red Cross Website.
Their Trademark says it all: “The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.”
