Donate blood for a chance to win Lightning in a Bottle tickets

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Lightning in a Bottle Festival is coming to Buena Vista Lake later this month and with Houchin Community Blood Bank you have a chance to go for free.

If you successfully donate blood between Monday, May 13th, to Saturday, May 18th, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win two three-day general admission passes plus a parking pass to LIB.

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You can donate at any Houchin Blood Bank donation center and mobile blood drives too, Houchin said through a news release.

To schedule your appointment visit, HCBB.com/schedule. Organizers say walk-in appointments are also welcomed for spontaneous lifesavers.

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LIB Festival is happening May 22 through May 27 and this year’s lineup includes: Skrillex, James Blake, Lane 8, M.I.A. Labrinth among many others. For more festival info visit, LIBFestival.org.

To donate, you must weigh at least 110 pounds and be 16-years or older with a parent or guardian present. Adults will need a photo ID with a date of birth to start saving lives. For more information visit, HCBB.com or call us at 661-323-4222.

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