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San Diego Blood Bank and San Diego Padres Team Up for Padres Winter Blood 2026
Save Lives at the Padres Winter Blood Drive on January 27 Donate blood during National Blood Donor Month at one of San Diego’s most iconic locations—the Padres Winter Blood Drive in Gallagher Square at Petco Park. Your donation helps ensure local patients have the blood they need during the winter
San Diego Blood Bank and Vitalant Announce Strategic Merger to Enhance Community Blood Services
Nonprofit organizations unite to expand reach, strengthen resiliency, and deliver innovative healthcare solutions San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 7, 2026) — San Diego Blood Bank and Vitalant, two nonprofit leaders in community blood services, today announced they have entered into an agreement to merge. This strategic partnership, supported by the boards
SDCCU and San Diego Blood Bank Team Up for Multi-Location Blood Drive for National Blood Donor Month
San Diego County Credit Union kicks off National Blood Donor Month by hosting a multi-location blood drive at various SDCCU locations. Join us on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at various SDCCU locations to save lives by donating blood. Your donation will help to stabilize
National Blood Donor Month 2026: Honoring Life-Saving Heroes
January is National Blood Donor Month—a time to honor the remarkable individuals whose generosity saves lives and strengthens our community. Blood donors are true heroes, stepping up to provide a lifeline to patients in need. This annual observance highlights the critical importance of blood donation, especially during winter when supplies
Donate at the 2026 San Diego International Auto Show
Come For the Cars, Donate Blood For the Community Stop by the blood drive inside the San Diego Convention Center (between Lobbies D & E) during the San Diego International Auto Show and help save local lives. You’ll receive: Two (2) FREE admission tickets, An exclusive, collectible T-shirt* featuring a
December Newsletter 2025
As we reach the end of the year, it’s a good moment to pause and acknowledge the impact our community has made together. Your donations, your time, and your support have helped patients and their families get through some of their toughest days. At San Diego Blood Bank, we see
Yeti or Not, It’s the Season to Save Lives!
EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Donate blood with us through January 25, 2026, and get a “Yeti or Not, Make a Difference” long-sleeve t-shirt, while sizes and supplies last!* Every donation helps ensure that patients in hospitals across Southern California have access to the blood they need during the winter
November Newsletter 2025
As the days turn a little cooler, we can’t help but feel a deep sense of gratitude for the community that surrounds us. This is the season when we pause to appreciate the everyday moments that bring us together and remind us we’re all connected. At San Diego Blood Bank,
Join Us at the 7th Annual Sports San Diego Blood Drive
Donate Blood and Help Save Local Lives at the 7th Annual Sports San Diego Blood Drive, Presented by Kaiser Permanente Sports San Diego and San Diego Blood Bank are hosting a blood drive as we head into the holidays—a time of year when blood donations are greatly needed to support
Press Releases
San Diego Blood Bank and Vitalant Announce Strategic Merger to Enhance Community Blood Services
San Diego Blood Bank and Vitalant Announce Strategic Merger to Enhance Community Blood Services
NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR BLOOD DONATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR BLOOD DONATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW BLOOD DRIVE GIFTS DONORS WITH TICKETS AND T-SHIRTS
SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW BLOOD DRIVE GIFTS DONORS WITH TICKETS AND T-SHIRTS
