Red cross community blood drive & Selfies with Merlin David

Community Relations Officer for the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department and Lunada Bay resident, Merlin David seems to be everywhere all the time sharing smiles and grabbing residents for a quick selfie. He says “If I haven’t already taken a selfie with you, just know it will happen soon.”

PVE Valmonte resident Erik Gressett, a 2021 graduate from PV High School, worked with the PVE Police Department to help coordinate this American Red Cross Bloodmobile Blood drive.Residents braved the rain to donate much needed blood.

“The Red Cross was thrilled because their goal was to collect 16-17 pints of blood – and our PVE residents far surpassed that goal by giving 37 pints of blood that rainy day.” says Merlin David, PVE Police Department’s Community Relations Officer. “A big thank you to all our residents who helped by giving blood but also those who helped by spreading the word about the event. We always appreciate our community coming together for an important cause.”

Four people standing by blood drive bus
Six people standing in a cozy room
Four people standing in the rain by the blood drive bus
Two people taking a selfie in front of blood drive bus

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