Come For the Cars, Donate Blood For the Community
Give blood December 28 – 31, 2024, when you visit the San Diego International Auto Show!
Blood donors get some cool perks when you give blood at this drive!
Donors get:
- a limited-edition San Diego Auto Show Blood Drive T-shirt (while supplies last),
- a limited-edition Saving Lives Together 40 oz. Travel Mug,
- AND, two (2) tickets to get into the SD Auto Show.
It’s a wonderful feeling to save lives, so join us downtown!
This year the blood drive is INSIDE the convention center.
Don’t miss out on the coolest car show in town. Stop by for the cars, and donate blood for people in your community.
The San Diego International Auto Show takes place at the San Diego Convention Center, which is located at 111 W. Harbor Drive. The Convention Center is within walking distance of Seaport Village and the Gaslamp Quarter.
Be a hero for local patients through the end of year
Blood Drive at the San Diego International Auto Show
December 28 – 31, 2024
To donate blood, you must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in general good health. View FAQs
Blood Drive Details
To donate blood, you must be 17 years old, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in general good health. View FAQs
Walk-ins are welcome to donate blood. Appointments are available.
Please allow approximately ~1 hour to donate blood. Bring a Photo ID (with date of birth) and arrive hydrated. All blood types are needed.
BLOOD DRIVE
San Diego International Auto Show
Saturday, December 28, 2024
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
San Diego International Auto Show
Sunday, December 29, 2024
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
San Diego International Auto Show
Monday, December 30, 2024
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
San Diego International Auto Show
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
San Diego International Auto Show | December 28 – 31, 2024
San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the parking situation?
We encourage public transit, such as MTS, however, paid parking is available at the convention center and there are paid lots downtown. Parking passes are not available.
Where is the blood drive at the Convention Center?
When you enter, go to LOBBY D next to the Auto Show Entrance to register or sign up to donate blood.
What perks do blood donors get at this drive?
Blood donors at this drive will receive two (2) tickets to the SD International Auto Show, an exclusive SD Auto Show Blood Drive T-shirt, and a 40 oz. Travel Mug, while supplies last. Thank you for saving lives with us.
Can I bring my friends and family with me to the blood drive?
Yes! We love seeing families enjoying the SD Auto Show together and all are welcome to visit the blood drive. Children must be supervised at all times. Friends and family of blood donors may gather in the Waiting Area just outside of the Draw Area.
Please note: Children are not allowed in the Draw Area and cannot accompany parents to the blood donor health screening.
If you have small children accompanying you, we recommend planning ahead by pairing up with friends so you can take turns donating blood. Childcare is not available. Thank you for understanding.
Can I donate anywhere else and still get the Auto Show T-shirt?
No. T-shirts are exclusive to this blood drive at the convention center. However, all blood donors at any location will receive the 40 oz. Travel Mug, while supplies last December 21 – 31, 2024.
I’m not eligible to donate blood, but I want these perks. How can I help?
We know it can be hard to wait if you are not donor eligible. We invite everyone to join our Guardian Circle program which helps encourage folks to donate 4 or more times a year and get fun perks and rewards for staying a member.
For those who are not able to donate blood, we invite you to explore other impactful ways to help save lives such as volunteering your time or making a financial gift to help fund the purchase of a new bloodmobile!
*Blood donor incentives have no cash value and are not for resale. T-shirts are available to blood donors exclusively at this blood drive 12/28 – 12/31, while sizes and supplies last. The 40oz Travel Mugs are available to blood donors 12/21 – 12/31, while supplies last.
