W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 2 0, NO. 17
Januar y 06, 2022
9th Annual Battle of the Badges collects muchneeded blood in time of extreme shor tage
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he Battle of the Badges returned for its 9th year on Monday, Jan. 6 at the Rialto Community Center. The friendly competition between Rialto Police and Fire departments is an effort to raise awareness for the need of blood donation during a time when blood banks are at critically low levels due to the pandemic. 18 units of blood were collected during the event that will benefit local hospitals’ needs first. This year the demand is even more urgent as the blood shortage has been exacerbated by the pandemic.
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The American Red Cross and LifeStream are urging residents to help the community battle back against a severe blood shortage.
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The Battle of the Badges took place at the Rialto Community Center on Monday, Jan. 3, resulting in 18 units of blood collected that will benefit local hospitals. Pictured is Corporal Nic Parcher of Rialto Police donating toward the current urgent need for blood.
“We have less than a 1-day supply of red blood cells available, and several of our hospitals have no type O red blood cells on their shelves,” said Rick Axelrod, MD, Battle, cont.on next pg.
Community remembers lost children during 20th A n n u a l L i g h t s f o r L i t t l e L i v e s M e m o r i a l Wa l k By Ricardo Tomboc
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n Friday, December 31st, the Unforgettables Foundation (TUF) gathered at the Ronald McDonald House parking lot in Loma Linda for the annual New Year’s Eve Memorial Celebration and Remembrance for Little Lives. Tim Evans, Founder and CEO of TUF, welcomed guests and turned the microphone to Stan Morrison, former TUF Board Co-Chair to Emcee the remainder of the event.
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The Ortiz family came to remember Valentina Orozco Ortiz who passed away September 12, 2021.
Traditionally, the observance begins at the Ronald McDonald parking lot, then the Memorial Walk Procession will take participants to the Campus Hill Church were the remainder of the celebration activities take place. However, this year due to the rise in COVID-19 and with an abundance of caution, organizers conducted all of the celebrations outdoors were the participants were Unforgettables, cont. next pg.