The Hollywood Post 43 American Legion, UCLA Health and the UCLA Blood & Platelet Center have teamed up to host a blood drive in support of the Los Angeles health care system and patients in need on Sunday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their storied Los Angeles theater. The veterans organization’s theater will be transformed into a blood donation center in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

All blood donors will need to bring a photo ID and will receive an AMC movie ticket for their participation. Donors are encouraged to eat well and increase fluid intake a couple of days before and the day of blood donation.

Free parking will be available at Post 43. Free parking is also available across the street in the lot adjacent to the Hollywood Heritage Museum.

American Legion Hollywood Post 43 is located at 2035 N. Highland Ave.

To schedule a donation appointment, go online at ucedonor.com and enter code POST43 in the zip code or account code box.

Potential donors can also make an appointment by visiting uclahealth.org/gotblood, or calling (310)825-0888 extension 2.