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October Newsletter 2026
Saving lives is a community effort. Whether you give blood, host a blood drive, volunteer, advocate, partner with us, or make a financial gift, you play an important role in making sure patients have the blood they need. Thank you for helping make this work possible. This month, we’re highlighting
Donate Blood in November & Get a One-of-a-Kind Bill Walton Memorial Tie-Dye T-Shirt
Honor a Legend. Give the Gift of Life. Donate blood this November and receive a one-of-a-kind commemorative tie-dye T-shirt honoring Bill Walton’s legacy. Bill Walton’s impact on San Diego extended far beyond basketball. He inspired generations through his generosity, community involvement and passion for giving back. This November, San Diego
QuickPass Coming Soon
A new, easier start to your donation visit is coming! San Diego Blood Bank is preparing for an exciting system update. Beginning November 10, we plan to introduce Donor QuickPass, which will allow donors to complete their health questionnaire online the same day they donate. Once completed, donors will receive
3rd Annual Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive Returns to Grossmont Center November 5
Honor a Legend. Give the Gift of Life. Join us on November 5th for the 3rd Annual Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive Bill Walton’s impact on San Diego extended far beyond basketball. He inspired generations through his generosity, community involvement, and passion for giving back. We invite the community to
September Newsletter 2026
Fall invites us to slow down and appreciate what matters most. One blood donation can help a patient in need, while a lifetime of giving can change countless lives. This month, we’re celebrating the dedicated donors, advocates, and community members whose ongoing commitment continues to make a lasting difference for
Give blood in October and get a special-edition T-shirt featuring Thing® from The Addams Family®
Lend a Hand Saving lives is a beautiful thing. From October 1-31, 2026, San Diego Blood Bank is inviting the community to lend a hand and help save local lives. As a thank-you for donating blood during the month of October, donors will receive a special-edition T-shirt featuring Thing® from
Support Your Team. Save Lives. Win Big.
Join San Diego Blood Bank in supporting the We Give Blood Drive, a nationwide competition powered by Abbott and the Big Ten Conference, running August 26–December 4, 2026. This friendly but life-saving challenge encourages blood donors across the country to give blood and credit their favorite Big Ten school. The
August Newsletter 2026
Behind every blood donation is a story. Some stories begin with a donor rolling up a sleeve at a community blood drive. Others begin in a hospital room where blood products are needed unexpectedly. While those stories may never cross paths, they are connected by a simple act of generosity.
September Blood Donors Get SeaWorld San Diego Howl-O-Scream Ticket For Saving Lives
Do Something Good for a Scary Good Time San Diego Blood Bank has partnered with SeaWorld San Diego to reward blood donors throughout the month of September! Donate blood at any San Diego Blood Bank donor center or mobile drive from September 1 – 30, 2026, and get one (1)
Press Releases
SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK ENCOURAGES DONATIONS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER SYSTEM TRANSITION
SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK ENCOURAGES DONATIONS AHEAD OF NOVEMBER SYSTEM TRANSITION
LIFESAVING DONATIONS EARN DONORS A NIGHT OF THRILLS AT SEAWORLD’S HOWL-O-SCREAM
LIFESAVING DONATIONS EARN DONORS A NIGHT OF THRILLS AT SEAWORLD’S HOWL-O-SCREAM
