The family of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in partnership with the American Red Cross presents the Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive scheduled for next week.

 Honoring a legacy of service, Clinkunbroomer’s family urges community members to bolster the community’s blood supply and help save lives by donating blood Monday Oct. 7 at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.

 Ryan Clinkunbroomer was a fourth-generation lawman who joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2015.

 Dedicated to giving back to his community, Deputy Clinkunbroomer, nicknamed Clink by his fellow deputies, was unwaveringly committed to his family and work.

 Join the Clinkunbroomer family and the Red Cross to honor this hometown hero and donate blood at the upcoming blood drive.

 As a special thank you donors at this drive will receive a commemorative t-shirt, while supplies last.

  Treat yourself: Come give blood in October for a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. Plus, automatically be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card, there will be three lucky winners.

 To give blood in memory of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App and use sponsor code DeputyRyan to make an appointment.

 Donate at another location

A virtual blood drive in honor of Deputy Clinkunbroomer allows donors to support his legacy at other donation sites from Oct. 7 through Oct. 21, 2024.

 Make an appointment here.

How to donate blood

All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

 A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

 Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

 High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

 Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive.

 To get started, follow the instructions online.

Ed. Note: The above information was provided to KHTS Radio by the American Red Cross.

KHTS FM 98.1 and AM 1220 is Santa Clarita’s only local radio station. KHTS mixes in a combination of news, traffic, sports, and features along with your favorite adult contemporary hits. Santa Clarita news and features are delivered throughout the day over our airwaves, on our website and through a variety of social media platforms. Our KHTS national award-winning daily news briefs are now read daily by 34,000+ residents. A vibrant member of the Santa Clarita community, the KHTS broadcast signal reaches all of the Santa Clarita Valley and parts of the high desert communities located in the Antelope Valley. The station streams its talk shows over the web, reaching a potentially worldwide audience. Follow @KHTSRadio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.