Source: San Diego Blood Bank
July 6, 2017 (San Diego) - The San Diego Blood Bank, primary supplier of blood to the majority of hospitals in San Diego County, and the County of San Diego are teaming up once again to present the Live Well San Diego 5K benefitting the San Diego Blood Bank on Sunday, July 30, 2017.
The event will take place at the San Diego County Administration Buildings Waterfront Park, located at 1600 Pacific Highway. Start time for the race is 7:30 a.m., followed by a post-event Expo featuring a pet zone, kids zone and interactive activities for all ages. The event will benefit the San Diego Blood Bank, which supports more than 100,000 hospital patients like La Mesa residents Cameron, Christopher and Hunter Karpow each year.
The Karpow triplets (pictured right) all needed blood transfusions when they were born prematurely. Complete information on the Live Well San Diego 5K is available at http://www.LiveWellSD5K.com.
To be eligible to donate blood you must be at least 17 years old (16 year olds may donate with parental consent), weigh at least 114 pounds and be in general good health. SDBB is dedicated to community health by providing a reliable supply of blood to patients in need. Our vision is to further ensure the health of our community by simultaneously delivering related health and wellness education and services and extending into research. SDBB is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves hospitals in San Diego, Orange, Imperial and Los Angeles counties with blood transfusion products and reference laboratory services.
SDBB currently operates six local donor centers and 10 bloodmobiles. SDBBs Cell Therapy Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide. For more information about SDBB, visit http://www.sandiegobloodbank.org or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
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LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO 5K SET FOR JULY 30 - East County Magazine