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Blood Drive, San Rafael Fire Station 56, October 20, 2014
San Rafel Fire Firefighters have teamed up with the Blood Centers of the Pacific to organize a blood drive at Station 56 on October 20th, 2014 1500-1900 in the apparatus bay.
10 Reasons to Donate Blood
* Blood transfusions save lives.
* There's no substitute for human blood.
* Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
* About 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood.
* A pint of blood, separated in to components, can help up to three people.
* Fulfills your desire to "give back" to the community.
* You'll receive free wellness screenings, including blood pressures, cholesterol and iron level every time you donate.
* You'll learn your blood type.
* You'll earn hero reward points toward free movie tickets, ice cream and more
* It's safe, simple and it saves lives.
Please help spread the word to the community. The blood center uses the sign-ups to base the number of staff and amount of equipment needed for event. In order for the event to take place, San Rafael Fire needs at least 30 donors signed up.
Sign up to schedule to donateonline att www.bloodheroes.com then click "Donate Blood" and enter sponsor code: SRFIRE or you can call 415.749.6696.
Now that your have considered donating, please sign up or encourage someone from the community to donate. If everyone gets just one person to sign up we will greatly surpass the goal. If there are any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Thanks for all your help and consideration!!
Scott Preckwinkle
SRFD 56C
