blood, sweat and beers

OK, maybe there's no sweat involved...unless you have to take the stairs to the Penthouse.

Sorry this re-posting is coming so late, but that may be a blessing in disguise as Angelenos are notorious for never planning anything in advance. If you find that it's Wednesday and you (gasp) have no plans whatsoever for Friday I have the perfect answer. Donate Blood! And get free beer and great gifts in the process.

Laura Esguerra Adams Foundation
Blood Drive
March 31, 2006
12:00pm - 8:00 pm
533 South Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Appointments [email protected]
Walk-in donations welcome!

In memory of Laura Esguerra Adams, Cole’s P.E. Buffet, the newly-formed Laura Esguerra Adams Foundation (LEAF) and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center will host a Community Blood Drive on March 31st in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.

Friends from Kaiser Permanente Medical Center will be drawing blood at the 7th Floor Martin Penthouse, home of the best unobstructed views of the downtown Los Angeles skyline and just half a block from the legendary Cole’s in the Pacific Electric Loft Building. The first community blood drive for Ms. Adams, which was held last summer at the same venue, toppled all Kaiser Permanente records for the most blood donated at a single Kaiser event.

A longtime downtown resident and the former Director of Internet Communications for Senator Barbara Boxer, Laura Esguerra Adams passed away last year in her downtown Los Angeles loft, at the age of 36, after a 14-month battle with cancer. She recorded her experiences on her widely-read blog, kevin’s dead cat. The blog, which details her courageous battle, has become an inspiration for all who knew her and those who came to know her through it. Co-founder of NewDowntown.com, a popular discussion forum for downtown residents and boosters, Laura Esguerra Adams was a firm believer in a revitalized downtown Los Angeles who also volunteered her time teaching adult literacy classes at the Central Library.

Senator Boxer wrote in a letter to the President of the U.S. Senate, “Laura was a highly skilled and devoted public servant who believed that technology can and should add to our understanding of Government and give more people the opportunity to participate in our democracy. I deeply appreciate her service to the Senate and the people of California.”

Laura’s family and friends formed LEAF to carry on Laura’s spirit of generosity. Please join them on March 31st for the blood drive and help them reach the goal of 100 pints. Lunch will be provided for all donors, along with a goodie bag featuring copies of Dr. Phil’s new book, Love Smart: Find the One You Want, Fix the One You Got, and raffles for $50 gas cards, a $100 gift certificate for Patina at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and many more prizes will be held throughout the day.

After the Blood Drive, Cole’s will host a party for all donors and friends (you don’t have to donate blood to come) with local favorites, I See Hawks in LA, playing in the back room. All donors will receive a coupon for two free pints of lager, redeemable at the after-party. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended to cut down on the wait time. Please email [email protected] or call 714-715-1685 for an appointment.

Blood Drive Location:

Adam’s Penthouse
533 South Los Angeles Street
Between 5th Street & 6th Street
7th floor

After Party:

Cole’s PE Buffet
118 East 6th Street
Between Main Street & Los Angeles Street
213-622-4090

About LEAF:

The Laura Esguerra Adams Foundation is dedicated to supporting research and healthcare for patients facing cancer and to expanding the cultural resources of urban Los Angeles and its surrounding communities, in memory of a woman whose vitality, generosity and kindness remains an inspiration to her family and friends.

Media Contact:

Celia Esguerra of LEAF
Phone (213) 784-0898 or email [email protected]

Make your appointment now!!!

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