TV station blood drive kicks off 9 Cities Challenge for Coachella Valley
2017 marks the fifth year for the Nine Cities Blood Drive Challenge.
The challenge creates a friendly competition across the Coachella Valley, to see which community will get the most involved in collecting blood donations. Lifestream urges city leaders to spread the word about blood donation and encourage donors to help local hospital patients.
To kick it all off, KESQ News Channel 3, CBS Local 2, and Telemundo Noticias 15 are teaming up for a blood drive at the television station.
If you want to help save a life, here’s the info:
KESQ News Channel 3, CBS Local 2, and Telemundo Noticias 15 Blood Drive Friday, June 30, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 31276 Dunham Way, Thousand Palms, in the Bloodmobile
Every donor at the June 30 event will receive a complimentary, single-day admission ticket to Wet’n’Wild Palm Springs and a coupon for a complimentary combo meal from Jack in the Box.
To make an appointment, contact Kathleen at 760-772-0342. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged.
Show your local pride by taking part in the Nine Cities Challenge Blood Drive.
Blood Drive dates for the 9 Cities Challenge Blood Drive:
PALM DESERT: Saturday, July 8, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Community Center, 43900 San Pablo Avenue COACHELLA: Thursday, July 13, 12:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Senior Center, 1540 7th Street CATHEDRAL CITY: Friday, July 14, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Library, 33250 Date Palm Drive LA QUINTA: Saturday, July 15, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Wellness Center, 78450 Avenida la Fonda PALM SPRINGS: Wednesday, July 19, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. – 180 N. Luring Drive INDIAN WELLS: Friday, July 21, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. – IW Golf Resort, 44500 Indian Wells Lane RANCHO MIRAGE: Wednesday, July 26, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Library, 71100 Highway 111 INDIO: Thursday, July 27, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Teen Center, 81678 Avenue 46 DESERT HOT SPRINGS: Saturday, July 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Health and Wellness Center, 11750 Cholla Drive
Indio has taken the crown for the most donations by city in four of the last five years. Palm Desert won the title in 2014. In 2017, Lifestream organizers expect to award cities based on total donations, percentage of population, and most improved.
Click here for more information about blood donation in Coachella Valley
Click here for more on the Nine Cities Challenge Blood Drive
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