Posted: 7/20/2007 7:00 PM

Commemorative T-shirt Awarded at Comic-Con International Blood Drive at ALL San Diego Blood Bank Donor Centers, Monday, July 23, through Saturday, July 28

For the first time in the 31-year history of the Comic-Con International Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Blood Drive, the San Diego Blood Bank is hosting a special weeklong promotion at all five of its donor centers, in addition to the annual mobile blood drive that takes place at the San Diego Marriott Hotel, next to the convention center where Comic-Con is held.

Because the Comic-Con event has grown so much in popularity over the years, the blood bank is extending its limited edition Comic-Con "Power of One" T-shirt offer to all members of the Donor Difference program who give blood at a center between Monday, July 23, and Saturday, July 28.

Donors who give blood at the Comic-Con Blood Drive at the San Diego Marriott Hotel Thursday, July 26, through Sunday, July 29, will also receive a Comic-Con goodie bag and a Diamond Toys Action Figure while supplies last, in addition to the commemorative T-shirt. Only those who give blood at the Marriott Drive will receive the Action Figure.

Anyone 17 or older, who weighs at least 110 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate blood. Potential donors should have a good meal prior to donation. Call 1-800-4MY-SDBB or visit www.SanDiegoBloodBank.org.