BEVERLY HILLS—On Thursday, December 4, the city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that in partnership with the American Red Cross, they are hosting a Winter Blood Drive to help those in need.
The event will take place on Thursday, December 11. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall Municipal Gallery located at 445 N. Rexford Dr. in Beverly Hills.
To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter CityBevHills.
By Danny Jones
MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced on its Facebook page on Monday, September 8, that there will be a blood drive held at Malibu City Hall on September 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event is in collaboration with American Red Cross at City Hall (located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road). The Red Cross reports it is experiencing an extreme blood shortage, so blood donations are needed even more badly.
It is needed every day for surgeries, emergencies, regular medical procedures, as well as for major emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes, shootings or terrorist attacks. Participants are asked to register in advance at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter sponsor code “CityofMalibu.”
For more details, call 818-200-3445. Bring a photo ID, drink plenty of water and eat well before and after giving blood.
By Danny Jones
BEVERLY HILLS—The city of Beverly Hills announced on its Facebook page that the UCLA Health Blood & Platelet Center, along with the city of Beverly Hills will host a blood drive on Monday, August 11.
It is noted that accidents, surgeries and cancer treatments happen often, and there is a shortage in blood donations. Individuals can book their appointment and bring a friend.
The Blood Drive will take place between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Municipal Gallery at the Beverly Hills City Hall at 455 Rexford Drive.
Those who donate will receive an AMC movie ticket. A photo ID is required for all individuals to donate. They should eat well and increase their fluid intake several days before and the day of their donation. For questions call Terri at (310) 567-1720.
For anyone with eligibility questions, visit uclahealth.org/gotblood or call (310) 825-0888 Ext. 2.
By Danny Jones
MALIBU—On Wednesday, September 11, the city of Malibu posted on its website that they will host along with the American Red Cross a Community Blood Drive Thursday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at City Hall (23825 Stuart Ranch Road).
Blood donations are needed for surgeries, emergencies, and medical procedures. in times of major crises—earthquakes, hurricanes, shootings, or terrorist attacks—donated blood is vital.
According to the American Red Cross, the Red Cross faces an emergency blood shortage after its blood inventory plummeted more than 25 percent in July. The summer hear for 2024 is a significant contributor to recent blood collection challenges impacting almost 100 blood drives in the last month, in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood, further compounding other typical seasonal obstacles to blood donation, such as vacation travel and summer activities. Regular hospital demand for lifesaving blood products remained constant, rapidly drawing down the blood supply.
All types of blood are needed now, especially types O positive and O negative, as well as platelet donations, to help reverse the national blood shortage.
The use of facemasks in Malibu City Hall is “individual preference,” in accordance with the facemask guidelines of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. For more information, visit the LA County Public Health Department.
To sign up to donate register in advance on the Red Cross website and enter “CityofMalibu.” For any questions, call 818-200-3445. Those looking to donate should remember to bring a photo ID, stay hydrated, and eat well before and after donating.
By Trevor
MALIBU—The city of Malibu is partnering with the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, June 6. The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Malibu City Hall located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.
The American Red Cross noted on its website that those who donate blood before June 9 can receive an exclusive Tetris® and American Red Cross T-shirt, while they last. Individuals can automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to New York to meet Tetris creator, Alexey Pajitnov.
By Trevor
MALIBU—The city of Malibu announced that the community is invited to donate blood on Thursday, June 8 during the Malibu and American Red Cross Community Blood Drive. The event will be held from 10 a.m. thru 4 p.m. at Malibu City Hall located at 23825 Stuart Ranch Road.
“Giving blood saves lives, and the Red Cross reminds us that donated blood is always needed nationwide and here in our own community,” said Mayor Bruce Silverstein. “I encourage everyone in Malibu to join this important effort.”
The city of Malibu reported on its website that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, blood donations and blood supplies fell due to facility closures, stay-at-home orders and other impacts. Donated blood is still needed every day for surgeries, emergencies and regular medical procedures. Blood supplies are also used during major emergencies such as earthquakes, hurricanes, shootings or terrorist attacks.
The city of Malibu noted that facemasks are now “individual preference” in line with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines.
Participants are asked to register in advance at www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter “CityofMalibu.” For more details, call 818-200-3445. Individuals are asked to bring a photo ID, and drink plenty of water and eat well before and after giving blood.