Hard Rock Casino Tejon and Houchin Community Blood Bank successfully partnered to host a community blood drive on Monday, July 13, bringing together employees, guests and local residents to help strengthen the local blood supply and support patients throughout Kern County.

The blood drive generated strong community participation with approximately 141 donors contributing over 100 pints of blood, helping ensure hospitals and emergency medical providers throughout the region have lifesaving blood products available when they are needed most. Every blood donation has the potential to help save multiple lives.

As a thank you for giving back, eligible donors who were Unity by Hard Rock members received $25 in Free Play following their donation. Guests also had the opportunity to enroll in the Unity rewards program before donating.

"At Hard Rock Casino Tejon, being a good neighbor means investing in the health and well-being of our community," said Chris Kelley, President of Hard Rock Casino Tejon.

"We're grateful to everyone who donated and to our partners at Houchin Community Blood Bank for helping make this event another success. Together, we're making a meaningful difference for local patients and their families."The blood drive is part of Hard Rock Casino Tejon's ongoing commitment to supporting the health and well-being of Kern County through community partnerships and charitable initiatives. By partnering with organizations like Houchin Community Blood Bank, the casino continues to invest in programs that make a lasting impact throughout the region.

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About Hard Rock Casino Tejon
Since opening, Hard Rock Casino Tejon has positioned itself as a premier entertainment destination along the I-5 corridor, just 90 minutes north of Los Angeles. The property features 150,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,100 slot machines, more than 60 table games and multiple dining destinations, including the iconic Hard Rock Cafe, The Marketplace, Deep Cut Steak | Seafood and YouYu. 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 near the base of the historic Grapevine Mountain Pass connecting Southern California to the Central Valley.