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Blood Donations Help Save Local Skydiver

Mar. 21, 2024 | 10:44 AM

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The County is launching its 40th annual blood drive and by taking just few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life. County employee Cecilia Trinidad never anticipated needing a blood transfusion herself… until disaster struck during a national skydiving competition.

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VIDEO: Routine Blood Donor Receives a Life Saving Transfusion

Mar. 18, 2024 | 1:36 PM

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Over the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.