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VOLUME 3, NO. 27

LARGEST BLOOD DRIVE IN INLAND EMPIRE SAVES MORE THAN 2,250 LIVES

The mission of WeLoveU is to create a happier and healthier society by promoting unity and fellowship among all people. This is done through impactful environmental and social welfare initiatives carried out with the heart of a mother. – Courtesy photo / Intl. WeLoveU Foundation

The Gift of Giving Blood

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he Intl. WeLoveU Foundation partnered with LifeStream Blood Bank to host the largest community blood drive on June 30, 2019 at the National Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino, California. More than 1,200 WeLoveU Foundation volunteers from various locations such as the Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Orange County, and even as far as San Diego and Fresno attended the event. "We've reviewed records and contacted many who were affiliated with our organization in the past," said Dr. Rick Axelrod,

LifeStream's president/CEO and medical director. "At no point did we find or hear evidence of so many blood donors expected at one site on one day. Through this single event, LifeStream Blood Bank collected 750 units of blood. Being that each pint of blood can save up to 3 lives, the total number of potential lives saved through the blood drive is 2,250. "I'm very impressed! I've heard of the cleanups that have been done in the Community by the WeLoveU Foundation; and now to have the WeLoveU Foundation organize the largest blood drive in the Inland Empire,

I'm even more impressed!" said California State Assemblymember Eloise GĂłmez Reyes of Assembly District 47 who came to show her support. "The volunteers of the WeLoveU Foundation you are everything! The rest of us could talk about it, but you volunteers are the ones doing everything! You're giving blood and you're making sure those who give blood are comfortable! Thank you so much." "I'm very thankful that they were able to bring this many people together for donations to our community," said Colton City Councilmember Juan Figueroa, "there's a lot of love there's a lot of happiness and there's

a lot of joy which is greatly needed right now in our city. I think they bring a very strong positive vibe strong energy and I welcome it with open arms." California State Senator Connie M. Leyva of the 20th Senate District showed her support by awarding Chairwoman Zahng Gil-Jah of the Intl. WeLoveU Foundation with a certificate of recognition on behalf of the California State Senate. 'On behalf of the California State Senate, it is my privi-

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