LAKEPORT, Calif. — Vitalant, in coordination with 19 fire departments across Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino counties, is proud to announce the 17th annual Bucket Brigade Blood Drive Challenge.
The challenge is a friendly competition among participating fire departments to see which department can host the largest blood drive between December and January by enlisting firefighters, friends, family and members of the community to donate lifesaving blood.
A blood drive event will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South Lake County Fire Protection District, 21095 State Highway 175.
To find a drive near you, visit
https://vitalant.org/bucketbrigade.
For your donation, please arrive well-hydrated, well-nourished, with a face mask and photo identification.
For eligibility information and to learn more about how we are adjusting to the pandemic, visit
www.vitalant.org.