MIAMI— Tomorrow, Saturday, October 25, 2008, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) will participate in a blood drive for Juan Felipe Pulido at the Miami Children’s Hospital at 2:00-2:30 p.m.  Today he asked the South Florida community to come together in support of this noble cause.

“There’s no better gift then the gift of life.  This young man deserves a chance to grow up and achieve his dreams.  I urge everyone in the community to join together and donate blood so that we can bring hope back into the life of this family,” said Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart.

WHAT: Blood Drive for Juan Felipe Pulido

WHO: Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and the Community Blood Centers of South Florida 

WHEN: Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 2:00-2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Miami Children’s Hospital, 3100 SW 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155 (next to the emergency room there will be 3 buses to take donations)