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2nd Annual “Blood History, Our History” Blood Drive & Concert | Oakland

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Saturday, February 23, 2013 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free food, workshops, concert & 49ers’ tackle Bubba Paris meet & greet for those who donate blood and their families.

RTF Educators’ Institute | 525 4th Street, Oakland, CA

Event Details

In celebration of Black History Month in February, Blood Centers of the Pacific is hosting its second annual “Blood History, Our History” blood drive to encourage at least 87 people to give blood on Saturday, February 23rd, from 10am to 3pm, near Oakland’s Jack London Square area.

Free, but appointment is required online, or by calling Fred McFadden at (415) 354-1381.

To add to the family fun and festivities, there will be free food, art workshops and a magic show for kids, as well as raffle prizes. There will also be live performances by Grammy-nominated producer/singer Ira Walker and Reggae artist Zion Roots Sound.

All blood donors will receive a T-shirt plus an autographed photo and a chance to meet motivational speaker and former San Francisco 49ers’ tackle Bubba Paris.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free food, workshops, concert & 49ers’ tackle Bubba Paris meet & greet for those who donate blood and their families.
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, East Bay, Free Food, KFOG, Kids & Families, Live Music
Address: 525 4th Street, Oakland, CA