Check to see if your ducky's number matches the one displayed above and if it does, call to claim your prize! Winners will have three days to call the Blood Donor Center at (661) 949-5622 to claim their prize. If the winner does not claim their prize within three days, another number will be drawn. Once a prize has been claimed, the winner’s name will be recorded on the phone message and posted on-line. Winners will be limited to collecting one prize during the promotion.

During our "Lucky Ducky Days" of summer, we are offering incentives for blood donors to encourage the continuation of blood donations during this season. People often enjoy vacations and other activities during the summer and may forget to donate blood, but the need for blood during life-saving surgeries remains the same regardless of the season. Each person who donates blood at AVH this summer will be entered into a monthly drawing for a prize.

“The hope is that this incentive will entice members of the community to stop by the Blood Donor Center for one hour this summer to give blood,” says Ellen Gaines, a Blood Services Representative at AVH. “The hospital will transfuse approximately 2,000 units of blood this summer, so the goal is to be able to supply that amount from the AVH Blood Donor Center.”

“Now that we have a Level II Trauma Center, the need for blood has increased,” says Edward Mirzabegian, AVH Chief Executive Officer. “Having an adequate blood supply allows us to perform life-saving surgeries to ensure the health of Antelope Valley residents.”

Each person that successfully donates a pint of blood between June 22, 2010 and September 23, 2010 will receive a rubber ducky with a numbered tag and the same number will be entered into a drawing. Drawings will be held at close of business on July 27, August 24 and September 23 for a prize. The winning numbers will be posted the following day on this website so donors can check for their number. Donors without computer access can call the Blood Donor Center’s recorded message at (661) 949-5626 on the drawing dates to find out if they have the winning number. Winners will have three days to call the Blood Donor Center at (661) 949-5622 to claim their prize. If the winner does not claim their prize within three days, another number will be drawn. Once a prize has been claimed, the winner’s name will be recorded on the phone message and posted on-line. Winners will be limited to collecting one prize during the promotion.

All blood donated at AVH stays in this community, so donors have the opportunity to help their friends and neighbors. The entire process only takes about one hour. Donors are advised to eat a meal and drink extra fluids before donating. Additionally, new donors must present a picture ID, such as a driver’s license or state ID, on their first visit.

The Blood Donor Center is open:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesdays from 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment by calling (661) 949-5622 during the hours above.