BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - California State University, Bakersfield and Houchin Community Blood Bank are partnering to host a Community Wide Summer Blood Drive to boost summer stockpiles of blood. CSUB will be the second stop on the community wide tour.

Donations can be made from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3 at Romberg Nursing Education Center, Room 150 on the CSUB campus. The drive is part of the University and Roadrunner Athletics initiative to increase blood donation.

According to HCBB, the need for blood products frequently is higher in summer months due to injuries associated with increased travel and outdoor activities. Blood donation totals often are lower during summer as normal donation patterns are disrupted.

Roadrunner Athletics is an active participant in the local community, including holding several blood drives each year to help save lives.

During the month of August, donors will receive $10 off on lawn seating to attend the B-Town Blues Fest at CSUB Amphitheatre on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Basic requirements to donate include:

• Feeling well for at least three days after a cold or flu
• Being off antibiotics for at least 24 hours before giving
• Weighing at least 110 pounds
• Eating a meal in the six (6) hours before you donate
• Getting a good night's sleep the night before you donate
• Waiting at least 56 days from your last donation
• Bringing a valid photo ID to your appointment

About Houchin Community Blood Bank

Houchin Community Blood Bank is a non-profit service organization committed to being the sole provider of a safe, adequate blood supply from volunteer blood donors for the purpose of saving the lives of the residents of Kern County.