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Theodore Robins Ford dealership in Costa Mesa collected more than 35

pints of blood during its annual blood drive Tuesday.

The all-day event was prompted by the acute shortage of blood all over

the state and the nation, General Manager Kirk Varga said.

The dealership has been organizing the event annually, but Varga said

they want to do it twice a year beginning this year.

“We hope to have another similar blood drive before Christmas,” he

said. “We believe this is one other way to give back to our community and

help the needy.”

Varga said donors on Tuesday included both employees at the dealership

and customers.

Theodore Robins Ford is at 2060 Harbor Blvd.

Information: Landa Fisher, (949) 642-0010.