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 the difference you make every single day. Your commitment strengthens our community and keeps our mission moving forward. We’re grateful for everyone who shows up, spreads the word, and chooses to give.
This holiday season and all year long, your support gives hope to local blood recipients and their families. You are the thread that holds San Diego Blood Bank together!
Wishing you a peaceful and bright holiday season.
With appreciation,
Your Blood Bank Family
Blood donations are especially critical during this holiday season.
Blood Types Especially Needed: O-, O+, B-, A-
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Holiday Hours
ALL DONOR CENTERS AND MOBILE DRIVES ARE CLOSED ON
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2025 AND THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026.
Enjoy your holidays!
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Winter Wishes
For 16 years, San Diego Blood Bank has proudly partnered with Sharp Grossmont Hospital during the holiday season to bring warmth, comfort, and smiles through our Winter Wishes event, delivering teddy bears to patients in the hospital during the holidays.
This year’s event expanded to include Sharp Memorial Hospital, allowing even more patients and families to experience the joy this partnership brings.
Thanks to Guardians Circle members and our generous financial sponsors—North Island Credit Union (La Mesa & El Cajon Branches) and Platt/Whitelaw Architects, Inc., whose support makes this beloved tradition possible this year.
Share the Gift of Hope
Patients like Emma are cancer-free today because compassionate blood donors—and generous financial supporters—made life-saving transfusions possible for her. A year-end gift to San Diego Blood Bank’s ‘Greatest Needs Fund’ ensures that critical equipment and essential resources are available for local patients when they need them the most. Your gift continues a legacy of hope, healing, and lives saved in our community. Ready to extend your support to financial giving? Visit sandiegobloodbank.org/givenow.
Mark Your Calendar
PROMOTION: DEC 1 - 31, 2025 YETI OR NOT: MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Are you “yeti” to save lives? During December, blood donations go down but patients are always in need. Come in to donate by December 31, 2025 to get your Winter Yeti long-sleeve T-shirt as a thank you for helping to save lives.
*Donor appreciation gifts are while supplies last, not redeemable for cash, and have no market value.
SAVE THE DATE: JANUARY 2 - 4, 2026 SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL CAR SHOW - 3 DAY BLOOD DRIVE
Come for the cars—give 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. Get two (2) FREE admission tickets, and an exclusive, collectible T-shirt featuring a MacLaren.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, JANUARY 2-4, 2026
10:00 AM-5:30PM DAILY
*Donor appreciation gifts are while supplies last, not redeemable for cash, and have no market value.
Guardians Circle News
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The Guardians Circle Pledge Program is for donors who want to make a difference by donating regularly throughout the year. Guardians Circle members receive special opportunities throughout the year as a thank you for going above and beyond.
COUNTDOWN TO FINAL DAYS FOR GC75 REWARDS!
This year, we’ve included Guardians Circle in our 75th Anniversary celebration by offering exclusive members-only rewards for giving 3, 5, 10, 16, and 20 times during 2025.
The end of the year is almost here, but it’s not too late to become a Guardian or to donate to return to member status! If you’ve donated 3 or more times this year, you’re already eligible for a GC75 reward but you need to be a Guardian to redeem.
We’d love for you to join this elite group of lifesavers!
HOLIDAY WISH WINNERS!
At the beginning of December, our Donor Experience team held the annual Holiday Wish raffle for Guardians Circle members. This tradition is near and dear to us as it allows Guardians to wish for anything they want, up to $500 in value. Some of the lucky wishes redeemed this year included a 3-D printer, helping pay medical bills for someone’s injured dog, and a baby crib. When you join the Guardians Circle, you’ll be eligible for opportunities like this!
