South Lake Tahoe blood drives set; Free testing of COVID-19 antibodies

There will be a South Lake Tahoe Community Blood Drive on Friday, September 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.

To comply with social distancing practices appointments are encouraged and Vitalent is asking all of donors to please schedule an appointment – Click here to make an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows so please schedule an appointment.

If this date does not work, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is holding one on November 16 and again on December 14 at their Rufus Allen Training Center. (click here for details).

Vitalant requires all donors to wear masks or face coverings – In order to donate blood, donors will be required to bring their own cloth-based mask/face covering. Learn more about Vitalant’s response to COVID-19: www.vitalant.org/coronavirus

Please bring a photo I.D. & eat well and drink plenty of water prior to donation.

Vitalant is testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies at the September 25 drive. Donate to see if you can help COVID-19 patients: they’ll give you your antibody test results and, if eligible, ask you for a plasma donation.

For eligibility questions contact: Vitalant 1-877-258-4825