Sign up for KESQ & CBS Local 2’s blood drive
News Channel 3 and CBS Local 2 are partnering with Desert Blood Services in effort to achieve our lifesaving goal of 25 pints of blood.
According to Martin Arredondo, a representative for Desert Blood Services, the organization currently has a blood shortage and there’s a critical need for all blood types.
Our ‘Live Life, Give Blood’ drive takes place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, August 8, at our station located at 31276 Dunham Way in Thousand Palms. You must bring a picture ID, eat a meal and drink plenty of water before donating blood.
Arredondo said Desert Blood Services is the exclusive provider of blood products to all hospitals in the Coachella Valley, and the community support helps the organization maintain the local blood supply. He also said blood donations dip during the summer months so it’s an important time for people to come out and donate.
Sign up with Kathleen Huber at (760) 773-0342. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are appreciated. Thanks for your support!
For more information on donating blood, visit desertbloodservices.org.
