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Lynn Mallotto, October's Hero of the Month
“People need the utmost patient care and if blood levels get too low, it could mean the difference between life and death. It’s as simple as that.”
A longtime supporter of the Community Blood Bank, Lynn Mallotto, has been named the October Hero of the Month. Lynn states that she is “honored to accept the recognition and happy to contribute to the Blood Bank’s ongoing effort to keep our community blood supplies at optimum levels.” As the Events Coordinator for Cathedral City, Lynn helps with public relations, marketing and special events, so she understands the importance of getting the word out about worthy causes.
“I was an X-ray technician at area hospitals throughout the 1980’s and I saw firsthand the important role that the Community Blood Bank plays in saving lives. People need the utmost patient care and if blood levels get too low, it could mean the difference between life and death. It’s as simple as that.” Lynn explained.
“Lynn promotes an ongoing effort to announce area blood drives via the city’s calendars, service clubs, and e-mail blasts to city employees.” said Center Director Nicu Cocione ”Community Blood Bank depends upon our volunteer blood donors and business partners such as Lynn to maintain an ample and steady blood supply for our community.”
Lynn adds, “I’ve been a Desert resident for 32 years. I’ve watched the Desert grow from a time when you could get from one end of the Valley to the other in 15 minutes. That growth is all the more reason to increase our commitment to blood donation. Blood is needed even more during the holidays when the seasonal residents return and our population is increased.”
If you would like to read more about our heroes, see below:
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Donor Reward Program
There's a hero inside each of us!
There is a hero inside each of us, ready to make a difference when others need our help. When you donate blood you are a hero. For the people who need your donations, know that you are, without a doubt, a hero to them.


We'd like to say thank you each time you help save a life, with our Donor Reward Program. In our Donor Reward Program, donors earn points toward great rewards like movie tickets, DVD's, ice cream and more! Plus with each donation you'll receive a free cholesterol test!
For more details on the program...
Please make an appointment to donate this week. Walk-ins are
also welcome and will be accommodated as our appointment
schedule allows.
Rancho Mirage
You can make an appointment at the Rancho Mirage Center or
blood drives in the area.
Indio:
Donate at our Indio Center, near Indio Fashion Mall behind
Firestone Tire or other blood drives in the area. Click here to make an appointment or just stop by.
Other Community Drives
Click here to find a drive near you. Blood drives
offered daily throughout the region.
Please find the hero in you and save a life for your community.
Weekly Pizza at Indio Donor Center!
For our Indio
donors, Domino’s Pizza is being served each Tuesday. Each Tuesday beginning at 11:00am, blood donors can enjoy
a great slice of pizza from Domino’s after donating!















