San Diego Blood Bank Blog

Calling All Earthlings! Donate Blood to Save the Humans and Get an Exclusive Vintage Bootleg-Style T-shirt* in June Be a hero for humankind! Your life-saving blood donation is needed to support local patients. As a gift for rolling up your sleeve, all June blood donors will get a special-edition ‘Save

When help is needed, we answer the call. San Diego’s law enforcement, fire, and EMS professionals are going head-to-head in a friendly blood donation challenge ahead of the 2026 United States Police & Fire Championships — and the whole community is invited to join in! Represent your agency by donating

Get a Disney® Goofy® T-Shirt When You Donate in May. It’s a Southern California Blood Bank exclusive! Keep the magic alive for local patients when you donate blood May 1-31, 2026. All donors receive an exclusive Disney® Goofy® T-shirt* as a thank you. Available for a limited time at Irvine

April is a season of renewal—and a time to celebrate the people who strengthen our community through generosity and service. During Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re especially grateful for the volunteers who give their time and energy to support San Diego Blood Bank’s life-saving mission. Their dedication enhances the donor experience,

Be a force for good when you donate blood at our annual May the 4th blood drive, held at the Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park on Monday, May 4, 2026.  All donors get a complimentary Comic-Con Museum ticket and photo opportunities will be available with cosplay characters. Blood donors are encouraged to

Step up this May—Save Lives and Get a UPF 50 Sun Shirt. Be a hometown hero! Donate blood May 1-31 at any blood drive or donor center in San Diego County and score a 2026 Padres Summer Blood Drive UPF 50 Sun Shirt*! Find a blood drive or donor center