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Donate Blood In Pleasanton This Friday

The Stanford Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive in Pleasanton.

PLEASANTON, CA — The Stanford Blood Center will host a blood drive in Pleasanton on Friday, Jan. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at 480 Saint John. St., Ste. 120.

Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments can be made here.

"It’s the blood that we have readily available that allows us to save a life at a moment’s notice. So we’re urging the community to please consider donating at the Pleasanton Community blood drive," said Elisa Manzanares, Stanford Blood Center Account Manager in a press release.

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The process takes about an hour and can save up to three lives, she said.

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