Park City, UT – Deer Valley Resort staff will host the “Transylvania Tea Party” blood drive, a Halloween season tradition at the Utah ski resort, next Friday, Oct. 29. The Transylvania Tea Party Blood Drive was started seven years ago by Deer Valley employees who wanted to help local health care facilities augment their blood supplies. Members of the public are also welcome to donate blood at Deer Valley next Friday.n“This event has become a Halloween season tradition for our staff,” explains Kim Mayhew, Resort director of human resources. “Many employees find it fun to get dressed up and get together for a common goal and to support a worthy cause. With busy work and home obligations, our staff members look forward to the opportunity to contribute during the work day. Last year we had over 100 donors participate and many were our friends and neighbors from around the community. We truly appreciate the community’s support of this event.”

Deer Valley’s Transylvania Tea Party Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the ski area’s Snow Park Lodge. Current Deer Valley staff is being encouraged to participate in full force, and the Blood Drive is open to any community members who wish to donate blood. Walk-ins are accepted, but community donors are encouraged to make an appointment by calling (435) 645-6654. Light refreshments will be provided.

Donors must come to the Blood Drive with a photo ID, be 18 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. To find out if you are eligible to give blood, please consult the ARUP Blood Services website www.utahblood.org.