Total Wellness for Heroes

by Barbara Mendoza, Boston Properties Blood Drive Coordinator and overall rockstar!

Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion; your blood donation could help an accident victim, someone receiving an organ transplant or a cancer patient battling their disease. In fact, since each whole blood donation is separated into its components, you can actually save three lives. Saving lives. Do you need a better reason to visit the Embarcadero Center Total Wellness event? Well how about all of the other demonstrations, product sampling, complimentary massages, and over 65 booths that are involved?

Embarcadero Center is committed to providing its tenants and neighbors with community minded events that aim to educate and impact the public in a positive way.  Wellness is a way of living that emphasizes such preventive measures as eating a healthy diet, incorporating exercise into an enjoyable routine and making self-care decisions that will improve the quality of life.

Join the Total Wellness Blood Drive, Thursday, June 17, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.  The BCP donor coach will be located at 4EC on Drumm Street. Schedule an appointment online at www.bloodheroes.com, enter sponsor code: embarcadero or call 415.772.0650.  Every donor will be entered in a raffle to win an iPod touch.

The Embarcadero Center Total Wellness event includes complimentary health screenings, fitness demonstrations, health & wellness booths, complimentary massages, entertainment, product sampling and drawings for special prizes.  Events will take place in Two, Three and Four Embarcadero Center from 11 AM to 2:00PM

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A Different Kind of Hero

by Ashley Messick, Social Media Specialist, Supporter of our Troops, and shouter of “Oorah”

When I think of Memorial Day weekend often the images that come to mind are of sunshine, hamburgers, and the first day of pool season. It is a great time to spend with family and friends, and for many of us to get a day off from work! Here at Blood Centers of the Pacific we often talk about our incredible blood donors, whom we consider Everyday Heroes. However, this Memorial Day is a perfect day to remember the Heroes this holiday commemorates, the men and women who died while serving in the American military. 

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday of May, was originally known as Decoration Day, when it originated in the years following the Civil War. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades.Volunteers place American flags on the graves at National Cemeteries. A national moment of remembrance takes place at 3 pm, local time, each year. The time was chosen because it is when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday

This Memorial Day we remember those Heroes who have served in our military forces and given their lives. We also thank those who continue to serve our country.

Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day!

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