Donate blood this holiday season and help save lives by participating in the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Heroes Blood Drive.

The 5-day event takes place Friday, December 19 to Tuesday, December 23.  It’s located in Sierra Vista Mall, 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis.  Find us at the west end of the mall near Kohl’s, across from Payless Shoes.  Donation hours run from 12:00pm – 6:00pm. 

All donors will receive a free Fresno County Sheriff’s Heroes T-shirt.  You will also be entered to win one of several $100 gift cards to Sierra Vista Mall, movie passes to Cinema 16 and other great prizes.

This drive is made possible thanks to a partnership with Central California Blood Center.

Donors must meet certain criteria:

-Be in good general health

-Weigh a minimum of 110 lbs.

-Be at least 17 years old (16 years old with written parental consent)

-Eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within four hours prior to donating

-Photo ID and Social Security number required at registration

-Donors may give blood every eight weeks