Vivien Thomas
Celebrating Vivien Thomas As LifeStream Blood Bank celebrates African American History Month and American Heart Month, we celebrate the accomplishments of Vivien Thomas, a pioneer who developed techniques and tools that have led to today’s modern heart surgery. At the age of 19, Thomas worked in a private infirmary to raise money for college and […]
7th of February 2019
State Compensation Insurance Fund/Cal Trans 3/20
Welcome to the State Compensation Insurance Fund/Cal Trans blood drive!
6th of February 2019
National Pizza Day
National Pizza Day is coming! Donate blood at any LifeStream Donor Center on Saturday, Feb 9 – National Pizza Day – and enjoy free pizza! Don’t forget to mention code LAKERS at registration for your chance to win 2 tickets to the Lakers vs New Orleans Pelicans game on 2/27. BONUS: All donors will automatically […]
1st of February 2019
American Heart Month
Have a heart for American Heart Month February is American Heart Month, a reminder for us all to be good to our most powerful organ. And, to those lucky enough, the commemoration is a chance to reflect on how fortunate we are that our heart is in good working order. Because, nestled within American Heart Month, is Congenital Heart […]
African American History Month
African American History Month LifeStream joins the nationwide celebration of African American History Month, February 1-28, by saluting Dr. Charles Drew, a giant in the annals of transfusion medicine. Dr. Drew (1904-1950) developed the heretofore unheard-of notion to process and store blood plasma in “blood banks.” He also oversaw the blood plasma programs of the […]
30th of January 2019
Tattoos
Donating with Tattoos One of the most common misconceptions is that people with tattoos cannot donate blood. The good news is, you can! As long as your tattoo is fully healed and was performed in a professionally licensed establishment in one of 39 states, you can donate! See below for a full list of states […]
29th of January 2019
Win a $1,000 Gift Card!
Donate Blood & Enter to Win! Give blood at a LifeStream donor center or mobile drive January 29-February 14 to be automatically entered for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card of your choice! PLUS mention “LAKERS” at registration for a chance to win a pair of Lakers tickets to the February 27 game […]
23rd of January 2019
Nationwide Blood Shortage Continues
Press Release: Nationwide Blood Shortage Continues SAN BERNARDINO, CA — As severe winter storms continue to traverse the country, and cold and flu season is in full swing, the one-two punch is hitting LifeStream Blood Bank hard and drastically impacting community blood supplies. Severe weather can also lead to more accidents and an increased need […]
Health Run & Fitness Expo
Palm Springs Health Run & Fitness Expo Join LifeStream at the Palm Springs Health Run & Fitness Expo this Saturday, January 26 from 8AM to 1PM at the Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs, CA! The event will feature a community blood drive hosted by LifeStream, 5K and 10K courses, more than 80 vendors, a […]
22nd of January 2019
Win Lakers Tickets!
Want a chance at winning Lakers tickets? With LeBron in the fold, the purple and gold is on the rise! You could win a pair of tickets to see the new, exciting version of the Los Angeles Lakers as they make their postseason push – and be a real superstar for patients in need. Donate […]