Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, Twin Falls Mayor Ruth Pierce and the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce joined Red Cross on July 26 to cut the ribbon on our new Twin Falls Blood Donation Center.

The center, which has been open since July 1, provides another convenient way for Magic Valley donors to give. It's open Mondays and Fridays, features six collection beds and also serves as a staging area for Magic Valley mobile blood drives. Previously, Red Cross teams commuted from Boise to Twin Falls area drives so this facility will reduce those costs.

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Find the new center at 358 Cheney Drive W. Suite 103.