South Lake Tahoe Blood Drive

The South Lake Tahoe community blood drive will be held on Friday, December 2 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Gym, located at 1180 Rufus Allen Blvd.

Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.

Please schedule an appointment at Click here to make an appointment or go to donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code SMFM062 or call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 and mention blood drive code SMFM062. Donors will be entered into a drawing for one out of three $5,000 gift cards from Vitalant.

Power Red Donations: The most common blood components transfused to patients are red cells. When you give a Power Red donation (also called double red cell), you double the impact of your donation because you are giving two units of red cells. Click here to learn more about donating Power Reds.

To prepare for your donation:
· For eligibility questions call Vitalant at 877-258-4825 or go to Eligibility information (COVID-19 eligibility is listed on the website).
· Please bring a photo I.D.
· Eat a hearty iron-rich meal two hours before donation.
· Drink plenty of water prior to donation (two to three 8-ounce bottles of water two hours before donating).
· 16 year old’s must have a signed Vitalant parent consent form which can be found at Click here for parent consent form
· Know that the time you spend donating can help save a life!