Simi Valley residents will have several opportunities to make a lifesaving donation.
Nonprofit Vitalant is urging all eligible volunteer donors to help prevent a summer shortage by giving blood this July.
Donors of all blood types are urgently needed, especially Type O-negative blood which can be used for transfusions when a patient’s blood type is unknown.
O-negative can help any patient in an emergency and O-positive can help any patient with a positive blood type.
As a special thanks for donating July 8 to 27, donors will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a vehicle valued up to $30,000.
To make an appointment to give blood, go to vitalant.org, download and use the Vitalant app or call (877) 25-VITAL (877-258-4825).
Upcoming drives in Simi Valley
Sat., July 6, Harley’s Simi Bowl, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Thurs, July 11, Rancho Santa Susana Community Center, 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Fri., July 26, Harley’s Simi Bowl, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tues., July 30, Congregation B’nai Emet, 2:15 to 5:15 p.m.