Interfaith Blood & Marrow Donor Drive

On Dec. 26th, people of all faiths & cultures are encouraged to come together to work toward a common goal…to save lives. United Blood Services, Arizona’s oldest & largest community blood center, has joined with the Arizona Interfaith Movement, the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix & the Arizona Ecumenical Council to host the 1st Interfaith Blood & Bone Marrow Drive on Tues., Dec. 26th. Representatives from the Governor’s Office of Faith Initiatives & United Blood Services Community Leadership Council are also supporting this lifesaving mission. Interfaith drives will be held at both Bourgade Catholic High School & at the First Institutional Baptist Church from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

The simple act of giving could save the life of Isaiah, a 5-year-old Valley boy who was diagnosed with leukemia in Oct. On Dec. 26th, participants at the Interfaith Drive will have the opportunity to donate in Isaiah’s name while helping to rebuild Arizona blood supplies.

In Arizona, it takes 700 blood donations every day to meet hospital patient needs.

To make an appointment to donate at the Interfaith Drive, call 1-877-448-GIVE (4483) or visit UnitedBloodServices.org/Arizona (enter the sponsor code Interfaith). In appreciation, all donors will receive a holiday T-shirt & can enter to win Phoenix Suns, Insight Bowl, Fiesta Bowl Parade & Tempe Block Party tickets.

Tue., Dec. 26th, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (both locations)

Bourgade Catholic High School, The Hillman Center

4602 N. 31st Ave., Phoenix

(31st Ave., south of Camelback)

&

First Institutional Baptist Church, THE HOPE CENTER

1141 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix

(Jefferson St., west of 12th St.)