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Bloodmobile Coming to the Big Bear October 31

Former Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

By W. Edward Clark
Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Lake Arrowhead, CA – LifeStream invites all healthy donors to give the gift of life at various locations throughout the mountain this month including next week in Big Bear.

The LifeStream bloodmobile will be at B's Backyard Bar-B-Que (350 Alden Road) in Big Bear on Friday October 31 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

LifeStream is the new name for the Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Formerly the Blood Bank of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, the new name reflects a broader and more comprehensive approach to the organization's mission, LifeStream's public relations manager, Mary Kay Plock, told RIMOFTHEWORLD.net.

"We're more than just a blood bank; we're a partner in wellness with our community. We're offering health screening for everyone in the community," Plock said. "We recognize that we have to keep our donors healthy if they're to continue donating with us. Also, we're no longer geographically bound to San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. We're now servicing hospitals in Los Angeles and Orange Counties."

All healthy individuals are encouraged to donate blood. Youngsters 16 years of age must provide the LifeStream with written parental consent. Parental consent forms are available at any donor center or community blood drive venue.

The LifeStream Bloodmobile makes frequest visits to the mountain communities. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

Prospective donors must be free of infections or illnesses, weigh at least 110 pounds and are not at risk for AIDS or hepatitis. There is very little discomfort associated with giving blood and the risk of contracting any illnesses is next to impossible.

Donors will receive a coupon for a free Stater Bros. smoothie and "donor" points as part of the "Gift of Life" Donor Loyalty Program. These points can be redeemed for shirts, caps, health screenings and other items through LifeStream's online store.

For additional information, please contact LifeStream at (800) 879-4484 or visit http://www.lstream.org.

This article was first published on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 12:00 am. This article has been viewed 856 times.

W. Edward Clark is the founder and CEO of Empire Publishing & Communications, Inc. based in Riverside. He is an award-winning journalist with articles appearing in local newspapers in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. He studied Ancient Languages and Archaeology at UCLA and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and has done graduate-level research at Yale University. He has presented research papers at academic conferences at UCLA, Yale and Columbia University.

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