The annual San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl Blood and Food Drive was held Thursday, Nov. 17, in La Mesa. The blood drive was set up in the Grossmont Center, just next to Choose Fitness, and will run until 6 p.m.
The drive is part of the effort to gear up for the big bowl game at Petco Park next month, while also collecting much needed donations.
Each blood donation can save up to three lives, according to event organizers.
Mason Harvey is one member of the community benefitting from the donations. One of his favorite books is titled “Not Your Average Slice of Pizza,” and it’s based on a true story: his own.
“Reggie kept hearing everyone saying that he was brave, but he was confused about why he said he was brave,” Mason read from his book. “He didn’t feel brave most days.”
Using a fictional character, Mason shared his journey of getting his first blood transfusion.
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