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Diamond Bar California - American Red Cross Blood Drive 02 January 2023 ( news )
Diamond Bar , state California ( By Press Release office)
Jan 02,2023
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January marks the 54th anniversary of National Blood Donor Month , a time to recognize the importance of giving blood and platelets .
Residents are encouraged to join in the lifesaving mission by participating in a blood drive slated for Thursday , January 11 from 9 a . m . to 3 p . m . at the Diamond Bar Center , located at 1600 Grand Avenue .
Hosted by the American Red Cross , this blood drive is aimed at helping combat the national blood supply shortage and support patients in need of life - saving medical services . According to the Red Cross , every two seconds someone in the U . S . needs blood for surgeries , cancer treatment , chronic illnesses , and traumatic injuries .
The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components , all from generous volunteer donors . However , the supply cannot always meet demand because only about 3% of age - eligible people donate blood yearly .
Walk - ins are welcome but appointments are encouraged by visiting
https://www . redcrossblood . org/give . html/donation - time
. For more information about the January 11 blood drive , call the Diamond Bar Center at ( 909 ) 839 - 7070 .
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