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 Blood Bank invites donors to honor Bill by giving blood and helping save lives across the community he loved.
From November 1–30, donors at participating San Diego Blood Bank and Southern California Blood Bank donation centers and blood drives will receive a one-of-a-kind Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive Tie-Dye T-Shirt*.
The commemorative tie-dye offers donors a unique way to carry forward Bill’s larger-than-life spirit while doing something meaningful for patients in our region.
Join us November 5 for the 3rd Annual Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive
Want to make your donation part of an even bigger tribute?
Join us on Thursday, November 5, from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at Grossmont Center for the 3rd Annual Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive, held on what would have been Bill’s 74th birthday.
Donors at the event will receive the one-of-a-kind Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive Tie-Dye T-Shirt*, and the first 150 donors will also receive a pair of tickets to the inaugural National University Bill Walton Classic, taking place Saturday, November 7 at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
The celebration will also feature live music from Electric Waste Band, Bill’s longtime friends and musical collaborators. Bill frequently joined the band onstage, making their performance a fitting part of a day celebrating his larger-than-life spirit and legacy.
Community organizations will also join us throughout the day as San Diego comes together to celebrate Bill and give back in his honor.
San Diego Celebrates Bill Walton
The tribute continues beyond the blood drive.
From November 5–7, San Diego Celebrates Bill Walton with several days inspired by the things Bill loved, including music, basketball, tie-dye and the city he called home. The celebration includes the 3rd Annual Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive, music with Electric Waste Band and the inaugural National University Bill Walton Classic at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
Honor Bill’s Legacy This November
Whether you join us at Grossmont Center on November 5 or donate at another participating blood drive or donation center throughout the month, your donation is an opportunity to honor Bill’s legacy by showing up for others.
Honor a legend. Give the gift of life.
*While sizes and supplies last. T-shirts have no market value, are not transferable, and are not redeemable for cash. Blood donors must be 17+ years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in general good health.
