A “Count on Me” Blood Drive through LifeStream Blood Bank will be held Thursday, March 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the bloodmobile at Alzheimers Coachella Valley site, 42600 Cook Street, Palm Desert.
To maintain social distancing, appointments are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but wait time may be lengthy. Face coverings are required. Please drink plenty of fluids. Bring a photo ID with proof of age. Donors under the age of 17 must bring a signed LifeStream parental consent form.
For appointments, call 800-879-4484 or visit LStream.org/Alzheimers/.
In addition to Alzheimers Coachella Valley, the blood drive is also sponsored by Ever Well Home Care Referral Agency, Custom Care Solutions, Bayshire Rancho Mirage (formerly Brookdale Rancho Mirage) and Bristol Hospice, Coachella Valley.
All whole-blood donations are tested for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies. Donors could assist currently ill COVID-19 patients. Learn more at LStream.org/covid19/antibodytesting/
In March, all donors will receive a “Count on Me” hat while supplies last.
Alzheimers Coachella Valley is located in the Berger Foundation Charitable Center, 42600 Cook Street, Ste. 134, Palm Desert, CA 92211. For information, call (760) 776-3100 or visit www.cvalzheimers.org.
