Gift of Life

Aracely Gutierrez, West Shores High School, Salton City, CA - Academy of Giving Scholarship winner.

Effective July 1, 2008:
Ontario Donor Center will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the High Desert Donor Center will be open Sundays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Former NFL Wide Receiver and San Bernardino resident, Mark Seay, received the gift of life when he sustained a life-threatening injury. Today, as a Community Relations Representative with Stater Bros. Markets, Mark continues to give back to his community by encouraging others to fulfill their dreams and to help fulfill the dreams of others, including donating blood.

Like most children, Hector loves to play and experience new adventures. His favorite place is the ranch where he can feed the animals and ride in the tractors. Recently, Hector, a Hesperia resident was diagnosed with Leukemia. Hector Jr. received blood and blood components regularly during his treatment. The Estrada family is encouraging all healthy residents to help Hector Jr. by making a blood donation. Giving blood is simple and is the greatest gift you can give. Sign up to give blood today and give Hector Jr. and others like him a second chance at life!

Glorianne Persinger has dreams of watching her son, Anthony, grow up. Glorianne was diagnosed with Leukemia in December of 2000. She continues to receive numerous transfusions and is extremely thankful to her family, friends and the community for their warmth and support to assure she receives the blood that she needs. Glorianne and her family would like to thank those who give blood. It’s because of you that Glorianne and others like her receive a second chance at life. Life goes on because of you…sign up to give blood today!