Guns & Hoses event aims to help Riverside County blood shortage
Community blood drives are taking place June and July throughout Riverside County to fight against a summer blood shortage. The blood drives are organized by LifeStream and first responders are joining the effort as part of the annual Guns & Hoses partnership.
A mobile blood drive was set up at the Indio Police Department, located at 46800 Jackson St., from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. LifeStream officilas is planning other blood drives throughout the county as well.
View a full list of blood drive times & locations
Officials said police officers and firefighters know better than most the need for a safe, ample community blood supply, and they’re inviting you to help fight against the summer shortage.
According to LifeStream’s news release, when you roll up a sleeve in support, you’ll receive LifeStream’s popular ‘Guns & Hoses’ T-shirt and be eligible to win a pair of Disneyland/Disney California Adventure “park-hopper” tickets in June or a pair of Knott’s Berry Farm tickets in July.
Officials said we count on our first responders 24/7, and they ask if they can count on us for one hour to give the gift of life.
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