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If We All Do A Little, We Can Change A Lot.
Every 2 seconds, someone needs blood.
Here in the Coachella Valley, in the summer months when our population dips by about 30 percent, we experience a local blood shortage. And an increased need for residents to donate blood.
And that’s why every day in July, when blood supply is at its lowest, we’re holding our sixth annual 9 Cities Challenge Blood Drive.
Please join us in supporting this very worthwhile cause. We need your help. Donate.
If We All Do A Little, We Can Change A Lot.
All donors receive a ticket voucher to Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs and a coupon for four free Jack in the Box tacos. Each person who donates blood also receives a red #9CitiesChallenge wristband. Take a photo wearing the wristbrand and share it on social media – and challenge family, friends, co-workers and organizations to donate!
By joining together, we know we all can agree on one thing: the real winners will be our local hospital patients and area accident victims.
Thank you for your support!
If We All Do A Little, We Can Change A Lot.
Our Valley is currently experiencing a severe local blood shortage. Supplies are at dangerously low levels.
And that’s why every day in July, when blood supply is at its lowest, we’re holding our seventh annual 9 Cities Challenge Blood Drive.
Please join us in supporting this very worthwhile cause. Whether it’s for cancer patients, transplant recipients or accident victims, we can’t help save lives without you.
Donors receive a 9 Cities Challenge baseball-style cap and a movie ticket at participating locations. When donating, be sure to take a photo and share it on social media – and challenge family, friends, co-workers and organizations to donate!
Thank You for Your Support!
Events
Blood drive locations will be announced soon!
Cathedral City
Cathedral City Senior Center
Friday, July 12 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
37171 W Buddy Rogers Ave
Cathedral City Senior Center
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Coachella
City of Coachella Library
Thursday, July 11 | 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm
1500 6th Street
Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
Coachella, CA 92236
Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs Senior Center
Thursday, July 18 | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
11777 West Drive
Game Room
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Desert Hot Springs Health & Wellness Center
Friday, July 26 | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
11750 Cholla Drive
Community Room
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Indian Wells
Indian Wells Golf Resort
Friday, July 19 | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
44500 Indian Wells Lane
The Players Room
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Indio
Indio Grand Marketplace
Saturday, July 20 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
82227 Highway 111
Main Walkway (West Side)
Indio, CA 92201
City of Indio Teen Center
Thursday, July 25 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
81678 Avenue 46
Indio Teen Center
Indio, CA 92201
La Quinta
City of La Quinta Wellness Center
Saturday, July 27 | 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
78450 Avenida La Fonda
Wellness Center
La Quinta, CA 92253
Palm Desert
College of the Desert
Saturday, July 10 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Donald and Peggy Cravens Student Center
43500 Monterey Avenue
Multipurpose Room
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Palm Desert Community Center
Saturday, July 13 | 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
43900 San Pablo Ave.
Multipurpose Room
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Palm Springs
College of the Desert*
Saturday, July 2 | Wednesday, July 10 | Tuesday, July 16 | Wednesday, July 24
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
College of the Desert – Palm Springs
1300 E Baristo Road
Classroom PS05
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Make an appointment (July 2) (July 10) (July 16) (July 24) >>
Palm Springs Air Musuem*
Thursday, July 4 / Friday, July 5 / Saturday, 6
9:30 am to 2:30 pm
College of the Desert – Palm Springs
1300 E Baristo Road
Classroom PS05
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Make an appointment (July 4) (July 5) (July 6) >>
Our Savior’s Palm Springs*
Sunday, July 21 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
1020 Ramon Rd.
Fellowship Hall
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Rancho Mirage
Rancho Mirage Public Library
Wednesday, July 17 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
71-100 Highway 111
Community Room
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Holt Architecture – Somatherapy Institute
Friday, July 26 | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Somatherapy Institute
70-225 Highway 111 Suite B&C
Classroom
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Eisenhower Health, Rancho Mirage
Wednesday, July 31 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Dining Room
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
*Baseball-style cap and movie ticket not available at this drive.
Donate Every Day at Our La Quinta Donor Center
You can also donate every day in July – for your City – at the La Quinta Donor Center (79-215 Corporate Centre Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253). Just let them know what City you’re donating on behalf of!
Hours: Open Daily from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm, except Wednesdays, open 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Donate Every Day at Our La Quinta Donor Center
You can also donate every day in July – for your City – at the La Quinta Donor Center (79-215 Corporate Centre Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253). Just let them know what City you’re donating on behalf of!
Hours: Monday through Wednesday: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. Thursday through Sunday: 7:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Save Time with ExpressPass!
ExpressPass speeds up the donation process by allowing you to complete the required pre-donation reading and health history questions before arriving at the donation site. Pre-registration must be completed on the DAY of donation.
Standings
The standings of the 9 Cities Challenge (in units of blood).
Gallery
Be sure to tag your photos with #9CitiesChallenge
News Channel 3 helping to start this summer's 9 cities blood challenge here in the valley. Click on the link for more locations coming up and represent your city!https://t.co/C2PsQKr9py pic.twitter.com/pnEusZdF0D
— John White KESQ (@JohnWhiteKESQ) June 30, 2018
Free snacks! Donate blood, plasma or platelets today! Better yet, become a regular donor. #9CitiesChallenge pic.twitter.com/Ovipm7tueh
— Susan Decell (@SDecell) July 8, 2018
@CityofIndio “Nine Cities Blood Challenge” at the Indio Teen Center. The five time consecutive blood donor champions for the annual challenge with 125 pints of blood @lifestreamblood #giveblood #blooddrive #9citieschallenge #winning pic.twitter.com/ToITcIEa5j
— Glenn Miller (@GlennAlanMiller) July 28, 2018