UNION CITY, Calif. --
Union City will host a blood drive and diabetes awareness event this afternoon. The event is in memory of Union City employee Erick Lising, who recently passed away from diabetes complications.
The American Diabetes Association will be conducting diabetes testing and providing information.
The blood drive begins at 1 p.m., and the diabetes testing begins at 5 p.m. at the Union City Sports Center, 31224 Union City Blvd., Union City.