Imperial Valley Blood Services is Honoring Mothers for Mother's Day

In honor of Mother's Day, the first 20 moms who donate blood on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at Imperial Valley Blood Services will be awarded a free blood drop Beanie Baby and a red carnation, courtesy of Cynthia's Flower Connection. Imperial Valley Blood Services is located at 1575 W. Main St., El Centro, 92243, in the Valley Plaza Shopping Center.

The donor center will be open from 8 am until 4 pm on both days. Anyone who hasn't donated since March 13 or 14 can give again.

For more information, call (760) 353-3554. To schedule an appointment, visit www.imperialvalleybloodservices.org.