Vitalant will hold a community blood drive at the Folsom Public Library meeting room on Tuesday, August 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Appointments are highly recommended as there are very few walk-in appointments available. Registrations can be made at donors.vitalant.org (use enter blood drive code SMFD327) or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code. Donors will receive a Vitalant donor t-shirt.
Blood drives help meet the community need for lifesaving transfusions. Demand for blood bank services peaks in the summer months but is in demand all year round. A single blood donation can be used for up to three lifesaving treatments. If you would like to give blood, but August 27 does not work for your schedule you can donate by appointment 7 days a week at Vitalant’s Folsom location at 150 Natoma Station Dr #500.
Not sure if you are eligible to donate? Whole blood donors must be at least 16 years old and there is no upper age limit. 16- year-old’s must have a signed Vitalant parental consent form available online at Vitalant.org. Donors must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be in good general health and bring a photo I.D. Please visit vitalant.org for more information on eligibility. Eligibility questions can also be directed to Vitalant at 877-258-4825.
The Folsom Public Library is the busiest library in Sacramento County and serves as community hub for learning and events. In addition to circulating over 100,000 physical items the Library offers access to over 150,000 e-books. The Folsom Public Library offers storytimes, book clubs, author events, free Wi-Fi and computers, printing, and convenient places to work or study. Visit www.folsom.ca.us/library for current hours and information. The Folsom Public Library is located at 411 Stafford St., Folsom, CA, 95630.
For media inquiries, contact Andrew Tweet, Library Supervisor, at the Folsom Public Library atweet@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6146 or Stephanie Kresse, Account Manager, at Vitalant SKresse@vitalant.org or 916-616-0086.
