Community Blood Supply Critically Low, Area Hospitals Suffering
UPDATE 1/13/23: LifeStream Blood Bank unable to fulfill 90% of hospital blood orders:The community must rebuild the blood supply now LifeStream Blood Bank, the community’s blood supplier, cannot meet the needs of area hospitals. Approximately 90% of hospital Type O orders are going unfulfilled. As of today, seven area hospitals have zero or […]
LifeStream Blood Bank needs 2,376 donors through January 15
LifeStream Blood Bank does not have enough blood to supply local hospitals right now. LifeStream Blood Bank needs 2,376 donors through Sunday, Jan. 15, to overcome an alarming blood shortage. The rain storms forecasted to hit Southern California this week threaten blood collection efforts. The community blood supply is down to half a day of […]
Urgent Situation, Need 1,750 Donors Jan. 6-8
LifeStream Blood Bank is facing a critical situation. We urgently need 1,750 donors Jan. 6 – 8 at any donor center or mobile blood drive. The community blood supply CANNOT fulfill local hospital needs. One trauma patient emergency could deplete our community blood supply. Trauma patients can use up to 50 pints of blood. Currently, […]
LifeStream Blood Bank chosen as a 2022 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes
LifeStream Blood Bank chosen as a 2022 Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes LifeStream Blood Bank is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2022 California Nonprofit of the Year by California Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes. LifeStream is one of more than 100 nonprofits that was honored by their […]
LifeStream’s Coachella Experience Winners!
LifeStream’s Coachella Experience Winners! LifeStream’s Coachella Experience winners sang along with headliners Harry Styles and Billie Eilish during Weekends 1&2 of the Coachella Music Festival in April. We had two local winners of our first-ever Coachella sweepstakes, Gregory C. of Riverside and Erik M. of Perris. The package included two VIP all-access passes. Our goal […]
LifeStream presents a $2,500 check to Wings For Ewing Sarcoma
LifeStream presents a $2,500 check to Wings For Ewing Sarcoma In March, LifeStream was proud to present a $2,500 check to Wings For Ewing Sarcoma, a nonprofit founded by professional ballerina Chiara Valley and her mother, Sandra. This would not have been possible without Ellen and Cassi Tichy. In 2017, LifeStream held a blood drive […]
LifeStream’s Super Bowl LVI Experience Winners
LifeStream’s Super Bowl LVI Experience winners witnessed the Los Angeles Rams become champions in their home stadium on Sunday, Feb. 13. We had three local winners of our first-ever Super Bowl sweepstakes, David G. of Riverside, Karen J. of Apple Valley and Katherin V. of Upland. The package included two tickets to the game, a […]
Celebrating African American Medical Pioneers
Celebrating African American Medical Pioneers Modern healthcare would not be where it is today without the contributions of African American medical professionals. Vivien Thomas, Dr. Marilyn Gaston and Dr. Charles Drew are just a few of the many African Americans who dedicated their careers to saving lives. Thomas was a laboratory supervisor who developed a […]
Join the Golden State Platelet Donor Challenge!
Platelet Donors Assemble! We have an exciting change! The Platelet Gold club has a new name, The Golden State Platelet Donor Challenge. There’s also new items to receive with your milestone achievements. Now through Dec. 31, Platelet donors will receive a $25 e-gift card with each donation as part of our Golden State Platelet Donor […]
We’ve Moved!
Attention lifesavers! LifeStream’s San Bernardino Donor Center has moved! (But not far.) We invite you to visit us and give the gift of life at 420 E. Hospitality Lane, Suite A7, San Bernardino. TIP: There is parking in front of the new location AND plenty of spaces right behind it, too. When parking behind the […]