16th Annual North Valley Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, a competition between the valley’s finest, will be held at Pioneer Market in Mariposa on Saturday, May 13, 2017. The drive will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 5034 Coakley Circle in Mariposa. Donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt and donor reward coupons. Come and support your favorite group and donate on their behalf! A perpetual trophy will be awarded to the winning organization.
Blood donation takes less than one hour to complete. Donors must be in good health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 16 years old (Donors under 18 years of age must have written parental consent.) Senior citizens are encouraged to donate, as there is no upper age limit. Donors should eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within 4 hours prior to their donation. Donors can give blood every eight weeks. Photo ID is required at donor registration.
For more information contact Darla Silvera with Central California Blood Center at: 559-288-6319.
