Please participate in a blood drive on Sat, March 1st from noon until 4 PM at Gorge Performance (7400 SW Macadam, Portland). The event is being held in honor of longtime Oregon surfer and surf contest judge Gary, who is currently facing a medical condition requiring blood transfusions. The blood drive will feature surf related giveaways for people donating blood throughout the afternoon. 'Gorge Performance is thrilled to be a part of the blood drive for Gary. We have lots of opportunities to show our concern for water quality and beach access issues, but when a rare opportunity to actually help another surfer like this comes about, we jump at the chance', says Bob Rueter, Gorge Performance shop owner. Gary is a long-time Surfrider member and participant in Surfrider's annual Clean Water Classic surf contest which will be held this year on May 2008 in Westport, Washington. For more details on blood drive: http://www.givestoke.com/Home.html