Tehachapi-wide blood drive

Houchin Community Blood Bank returns to the City of Tehachapi on Tuesday Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Tehachapi-wide blood drive will be held at Tehachapi Valley Recreation & Parks District's West Park, 490 W. D Street.

If you would like to reserve a time to donate, please use this link to find a time that works for you connect.hcbb.com/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/6333.

To help save time, fill out the donor questionnaire prior to arrival (must be done same day of the donation) from home and print it or screenshot the barcode for staff to scan and save a few minutes: qp515.aboquickpass.com/welcome?cust=HCBB.

Blood donations save lives, people need blood following severe accidents, surgery, cancer, and severe anemia. One unit of blood can help save up to three lives.

This blood drive event is a collaboration between Houchin Community Blood Bank, Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District and the City of Tehachapi.

Walk-ins are welcome should all the reservation times be taken. Information on becoming a blood, platelet and plasma donor can be found on their website http://www.HCBB.com.