Valley-wide blood drive Oct. 31

SOUTH FORK - Vitalant representative and local blood drive coordinator Karen Miller, announced South Fork will be hosting the last valley blood drive for this year Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 from 11:00 to 2:30 p.m. at the South Fork Community Building.


This event is open to the public from Alamosa to Creede and beyond.  All donors that make a donation, will automatically be tested for antibodies of COVID-19 in the bloodstream.  If a donor tests positive for the COVID-19 antibodies, it means a donor has had the virus at one time and has recovered.


Donors that are deferred (not eligible to donate) will not be tested.  If a donor does have COVID-19 antibodies, the donor will be notified by our offices directly.  We cannot share donor information due to HIPPA regulations.  Donors who are negative, will not be contacted,” states Miller.


If you are sick, please stay home and follow best practices from local health officials.  It is best for donors to make an appointment so we can abide by social distancing rules and masks are required by donors and staff.


All donors will also need their ID or donor cards when they come in to donate.  Local blood donation makes a monumental impact on the lives of people across the country and here locally.  Sign up now at www.bloodhero.com , sponsor code: southfork, or contact Karen Miller, 720-313-4834 or [email protected]