On Sunday, April 19, the World Mission Society Church of God hosted a mega blood drive in partnership with LifeStream Blood Bank in the city of Colton.
Motivated by the actions of Christ who shared His blood during the Passover to give life, the church continued that spirit of giving by hosting its 1,852nd worldwide blood drive—an effort dedicated to saving the lives of others.
More than 400 church members came together to organize and support the large-scale event, demonstrating a strong commitment to service and community care.
At a time when blood supplies are critically low, events like this have become more important than ever. Blood donations have seen a sharp decline this year, and unlike many other resources, blood cannot be manufactured in a lab. It can only come from generous donors willing to roll up their sleeves and help those in need.
Stacy Martinez, a volunteer said, “I came today because someone’s mother, someone’s child, someone’s friend needs blood, and I have the ability to help.”
The event also drew support of local leaders, including Jessica Andalon, the chief of staff for Supervisor Joe Baca Jr., Jilian Nunez the community liaison officer of the Colton Police Department and Robert Torres Public Affairs Manager of the City of Fontana. All were in attendance to recognize and encourage the life-saving initiative.
Robert Torres, who was especially moved by the event said, “The Church of God is changing the world!” A certificate of appreciation from Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. was also presented at the event to congratulate the church on its life-saving efforts.
By the end of the drive, 208 pints of blood had been collected—enough to potentially save 624 lives. The donated blood will remain within the local community, directly benefiting nearby hospitals and patients in urgent need of blood.
The Church of God regularly hosts blood drives all over the world as part of its Health & Well-Being volunteer campaign. At present, the campaign has been carried out in over 120 countries, saving countless lives.
