THIS NEW YEAR “RESOLVE”

 TO GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE,

 GET THE GIFT OF LUNCH

SAL’S MEXICAN RESTAURANTS, KJWL 99.3, AND THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA BLOOD CENTER HAVE PARTNERED THIS NEW YEAR TO MAKE A LIFE-SAVING DIFFERENCE IN OUR VALLEY.

Visit any Central California Blood Center in Fresno, donate blood, and receive a FREE delicious two-item lunch combo (valued at $9.29) from family owned Sal’s Mexican Restaurant and a FREE T-shirt.

The Drive will be from Monday, January 2 through Friday, January 6, 2012

JEDC – NW Fresno              Fresno                        North Fresno                 

4343 W. Herndon                    3445 N. First St.         1010 E. Perrin Ave
M-Th 8a-6:30p                         M-Th 8a-6:30p            M-Th 8a-6:30p
F 8a-6p                                     F 8a-6p                        F 8a-6p

CENTRAL VALLEY, CA – Donate and dine for free – courtesy of Sal’s Mexican Restaurants and KJWL!  From January 2 through January 6, give blood at a Central California Blood Center in Fresno and receive a voucher good for a free lunch from Sal’s!   The foggy winter months can discourage donors from keeping up their donation schedules… but this is a helpful reminder to come in, give, help save up to three lives and in return, receive a delicious lunch courtesy of Sal’s, KJWL and the Central California Blood Center.  What could be better?  Plus, donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

“Donating blood is a rewarding experience because you walk away with the feeling that you have helped to save up to three lives.  With the Sal’s/KJWL blood drive you also have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious “thank you” lunch at one of the best restaurants in our Central Valley – for free,” said Chris Sorensen, Director of Community Relations and Development for the Central California Blood Center. “We are encouraging everyone to take part in this week-long blood drive – come in, help save a life and walk away with a voucher for a fabulous lunch.”

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.