New and returning donors are encouraged to help save a life by coming to the Springville Community Blood Drive from 3 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. 

The drive will take place at the Memorial Building, located at 35944 Highway 190, Springville. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Central Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services.

Blood donation takes less than one hour to complete.

Donors must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old (16 years old with 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 and Social Security Number are required at donor registration.

The Central California Blood Center is the sole provider of blood and blood products for the 31 hospitals in Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Kings and Mariposa Counties and must collect between 5,000 to 6,000 pints of blood a month to meet the needs of our Valley community.

--For more information, contact Phyllis Taylor, 539-1911, or Darla Silvera, 288-6319.