FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PrideStaff recently held its annual blood drive, continuing a community tradition dedicated to Jensen Blanks, a local child whose remarkable story has inspired PrideStaff employees to give back since 2023.
This year’s drive successfully exceeded PrideStaff’s participation goal. Driven by the theme “Don’t Let the Blood Supply Fall,” employees, family members, and friends stepped up to donate and support local patients who rely on lifesaving blood products. The annual tradition began in 2023 when PrideStaff learned about Jensen’s story through his father, Jason, and chose to dedicate its yearly drive to supporting his family and local patients in need. Born extremely premature, Jensen relied on blood transfusions during his earliest days.
Since then, the PrideStaff team has followed and celebrated Jensen’s progress. After having his tracheostomy removed in 2024, Jensen has continued to reach new milestones. Today, he is thriving, has started first grade, and is exploring new interests, including photography, drawing, and music.
“Knowing that people are willing to donate blood for families like ours means more than we can put into words,” Jason said. “Thank you so much to everyone at PrideStaff who participated in the blood drive and provided our family and countless others with hope through this life-saving gift. You are our heroes!”
The annual drive reflects PrideStaff’s commitment to supporting the communities where its employees live and work. By bringing employees and their families together around blood donation, the company aims to turn a workplace tradition into meaningful help for patients facing critical medical needs.
“Jensen’s story is a powerful reminder that one act of generosity can have an impact for years to come,” said Tammi Heaton, Co-CEO of PrideStaff. “We are proud of our team for once again coming together to support families in our community. Exceeding this year’s donor goal made the event even more meaningful, but the greatest success is knowing these donations can help someone reach their next milestone.”
About PrideStaff
PrideStaff was founded in the 1970s as 100% company-owned units and began franchising in 1995. It operates offices in North America to serve thousands of clients and is headquartered in Central California. With 45-plus years in the staffing business, PrideStaff offers the resources and expertise of a national firm, with the spirit, dedication, and personal service of smaller, entrepreneurial firms. PrideStaff is the only nationwide commercial staffing firm in the U.S. and Canada with over $100 million in annual revenue to earn ClearlyRated‘s prestigious Best of Staffing® 15-Year Diamond Awards three years in a row, highlighting exceptional client and talent service quality.
For more information on our services, or for staffing franchise information, visit our website.
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