blood drive

A Mother’s Love Can Save Lives: The story of ‘GINAROSITY’

Gina Higdon’ Davis capitalizes on her nurturing characteristics and platform to save lives. As the first black nurse at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center to produce her very own blood drive, “Ginarosity” is dedicated to black health.

California State Senator Steven Bradford Secures $25,000 Contribution from Phillips 66 and Participates in Food Giveaway

State Senator Steven Bradford (35th District) helped secure a donation of $25,000 to the Gardena Carson Family YMCA through a grant from the Crisis Response Community Relief Project of Phillips 66. The check presentation occurred at the YMCA food giveaway today. Senator Bradford and over 20 volunteers handed out food and fresh produce to hundreds of residents while practicing safe social distancing.

Giving Blood Is Easier Than Getting A Tattoo

Giving blood matters because it can save lives. When it came time for Sabriya’s Castle of Fun Foundation (SCFF) president, Pamela Bakewell, to meet with local organizations about this year’s annual fun drive, she found hesitation. The fear of a needle made a few of the officials’ blood run cold yet some noted despite their fear of giving blood, they had tattoos. This led the group to an interesting revelation—if someone could sit through hours of a needle tearing through your skin, then someone could sit through giving blood, which is far less painful. On March 12, SCFF annual blood