The Rotary Club of Los Gatos is organizing a blood drive on March 21 in partnership with the Stanford Blood Center, marking the first collaboration of its kind for the group. Donors who register will receive a $20 e-gift card as an incentive. Club member Lissa Kreisler highlighted the event in a letter to the editor, expressing pride in community contributions.
The Rotary Club of Los Gatos has been conducting blood drives for the past three years as part of its community service efforts. This upcoming event on March 21 represents a new milestone, as it partners with the Stanford Blood Center for the first time. "We’ve done a blood drive for three years now, but this is the first time we’re doing it with the Stanford Blood Center. And they are amazing," wrote Lissa Kreisler, a member of the Rotary Club, in a letter published in the Los Gatan newspaper.
Kreisler emphasized the club's appreciation for community support and included details on registration via a provided flier and link. Each registered donor will receive a $20 e-gift card, aimed at encouraging participation. The club views this initiative as one of its favorite annual activities, underscoring its commitment to local health needs.
In the same edition of letters to the editor, another contributor addressed a related community concern: handling honey bee swarms that appear in spring. Jonathan Sweedler, a Los Gatos resident and beekeeper with the Santa Clara County Bee Guild, offered guidance. He noted that swarms are temporary and generally gentle, and beekeepers like himself collect them for free. Readers facing such situations can report them at beeswarmed.org/report-bee-colony to connect with local experts.
These letters reflect ongoing community engagement in Los Gatos, California, focusing on health and environmental awareness. The blood drive details are available through the Rotary Club's resources.