Hard Rock Casino Tejon partnered with Houchin Community Blood Bank to host a successful blood drive on Monday, April 27, at Hard Rock Casino Tejon, further demonstrating its commitment to supporting critical healthcare needs across Kern County. The blood drive saw strong community participation, with approximately 60 donors contributing a total of 60 plus pints of blood, helping support patients across Kern County hospitals. Each donation has the potential to save multiple lives, reinforcing the importance of accessible, local blood drives.

The initiative built on Hard Rock Casino Tejon’s recent $10,000 contribution to Houchin Community Blood Bank and underscored a shared mission to help maintain a strong and reliable local blood supply.

“Supporting Houchin Community Blood Bank and the lifesaving work they do is central to our commitment to the communities we serve,” said Chris Kelley, President of Hard Rock Casino Tejon. “This effort is about coming together to make a real impact—every donation helps save lives right here in Kern County.”

"We're grateful to Hard Rock Casino Tejon for their partnership in hosting this blood drive. Their commitment to giving back makes a meaningful difference in strengthening our community and supporting patients in need" stated Jonathan Bautista, CEO of Houchin Community Blood Bank.

Houchin Community Blood Bank is the primary provider of blood products to area hospitals and relies on community donors and partnerships to maintain a safe and stable blood supply.

As a thank you for helping save lives, donors who were existing Unity by Hard Rock members—or who joined Unity that day—received $25 in complimentary slot play, redeemable the same day.

This partnership highlighted Hard Rock Casino Tejon’s ongoing focus on meaningful community engagement while supporting initiatives that directly benefit local residents. The event also served as a reminder of the vital role community-driven efforts play in sustaining essential healthcare resources throughout the region.

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About Hard Rock Casino Tejon
The entertainment venue is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield on Tejon Indian tribal land in Mettler, situated at the southernmost tip of California’s Southern San Joaquin Valley and near the base of the historic Grapevine Mountain Pass that connects Southern California to the Central Valley. The property features 150,000 square feet of gaming space, more than 2,000 slot machines, over 60 table games and multiple dining destinations including the iconic Hard Rock Café and recently received the 2026 Golden Empire Award for Favorite Place to Work.

About Hard Rock®
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in nearly 80 countries spanning more than 300 venues including owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Locations and Cafes. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia with more than 88,000 pieces displayed at locations around the globe. The Unity™ by Hard Rock global loyalty program rewards members for doing the things they love across participating properties. In addition, Hard Rock Digital spotlights the sports betting and iGaming experience with products remixed in the spirit of Hard Rock for players worldwide.

HRI has received numerous industry, destination and workplace awards across the travel, hospitality, gaming, entertainment and food & beverage sectors. HRI currently holds investment grades from primary investment-grade rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.