Warriors sweatshirt is a slam dunk for Campbell blood donors

Courting donors

Following the holiday season, there is often a significant dip in blood donations due to travel, seasonal illnesses, and busy schedules, which can leave supplies dangerously low.

To encourage more people to donate, Stanford Blood Center is partnering with the Golden State Warriors during National Blood Donor Month. Throughout January, blood donors at all Stanford Blood Centers, including the South Bay Donor Center in Campbell, will receive a free Warriors sweatshirt as a thank-you gift.

Appointments can be made online at stanfordbloodcenter.org or by calling 888-723-7831 or texting to 999-777. Walk-ins are always welcome.

Donors should be in good health with no cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms, and must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent.

For more details, visit https://bit.ly/3N7gG9X.

Water 101 Academy

Valley Water is accepting applications for its Water 101 Academy until 5 p.m. on Jan. 9.

Water 101 Academy is a free program for adults in Santa Clara County to promote water awareness, address misinformation and support community initiatives like creek cleanups and flood preparedness outreach. Directors chooses three candidates from their district to create the 21-member cohort, who will learn about the local water system and the agency’s projects through webinars and tours of water infrastructure.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/45w4t4W.