Date: Sunday, December 4, 2005
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Mariner's Community Church, 225 South Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (on HWY 1 between HWY 92 and Kelly Ave)
Map: http://tinyurl.com/aaq4s
Drop in. Or make an appointment: by entering the sponsor code "surfpulse" at www.bloodheroes.org.

"Feel The Pulse" takes on a new meaning this December! Please take some time after your morning surf to give a pint of blood, which is desperately needed by patients in local hospitals.

10 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD

• Blood transfusions save lives.
• There's no substitute for human blood.
• Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
• About 60 percent of the population are eligible to donate blood, yet less than five percent do.
• A pint of blood, separated in to components, can help up to three people.
• You'll make your community a safer place.
• Fulfills your desire to "give back" to the community.
• You'll receive a mini physical (blood pressure, temperature, iron level).
• You'll learn your blood type.
• It's safe, simple and it saves lives.

For more information about donating, visit: http://www.bloodcenters.org/donating/blood.htm.

If you'd like to talk to someone on the phone, call Blood Centers of the Pacific at 888-393-4483.

Thanks to Mariner's Community Church for giving us a place to set up shop. And thanks to the people at Blood Centers of the Pacific for their help with organizing the event.