October is here!
As the days get shorter and the nights grow longer, it’s time to embrace the thrills and chills of the spooky season! We want to give a fang-tastic shout-out to you—our incredible blood donors. Your generosity is what keeps our community alive and thriving.
This October, remember that your blood donation is the best treat of all. It has the power to transform lives.
Thank you for being our heroes. Together we can save lives and make the rest of the month a howling success!
With gratitude,
San Diego Blood Bank Vampires
Blood Supply Needs
Blood Types A-, B- and O's are in high demand.
All blood types are needed. Schedule your next donation today!
News
Honoring a Legacy and Saving Lives with the Inaugural Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive
Blood Drive Exclusive: Donors at this drive get a limited-edition Bill Walton Memorial Blood Drive T-shirt, while supplies last.
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Blood Drive, Pet Donor Screening, and Costume Contest for Animals and Humans!
Make a difference at a Blood Drive and Ethos Pet Donor Screening event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Veterinary Specialty Hospital. FREE pizza for blood donors, awesome prizes, AND a Costume contest!
$100,000 Matching Gift Drives Bloodmobile Fundraising Campaign Forward
With $85,000 raised of $750,000 for a new bloodmobile, every dollar gets us closer to saving MORE local lives.
All financial gifts through December 31 will be MATCHED up to $100,000 thanks to San Diego Self Storage and Managing Partner, Anthony R. Carr.
Last Chance
DONATE BLOOD BY OCT 31
Last chance to score your spook-tacular Halloween-themed Socktober Socks, while supplies last.
Mark Your Calendar
BLOOD DRIVE: NOVEMBER 21
Sports San Diego Blood Drive
Give at the 6th Sports San Diego Blood Drive presented by Kaiser Permanente at Grossmont Center and walk away with a limited-edition T-shirt, raffle entries to win tickets to the Rady Children’s Invitational and the DirecTV Holiday Bowl, AND a voucher to enjoy an entrée (up to $18 value, dine-in only) at Broken Yolk Cafe.
*T-shirts, vouchers, and raffle entries are limited to donors who give at this drive on 11/21 ONLY, while supplies last.
PROMOTION: NOVEMBER 25- DECEMBER 15
Broken Yolk Cares Blood Drives & Voucher Promotion
Donate blood at a Broken Yolk Cafe blood drive (11/25-11/30) or at ANY location from November 25 – December 15, 2024, and get a voucher for a FREE entrée (up to $18 value / dine-in only) at Broken Yolk Cafe, while supplies last.
*Limited to donors who give 11/25 – 12/15, not redeemable for cash, not for resale, while supplies last.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING: NOVEMBER 28
ALL LOCATIONS ARE CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY!
Featured Supporter: Diane Golden
Congratulations to Diane for completing 1,000 volunteer hours with San Diego Blood Bank!
Diane began volunteering in 2020 and has since been a dedicated volunteer at our Padres Blood Drives, Comic-Con, special events, and a weekly volunteer at our North County Donor Center in Escondido.
Volunteers like Diane support our staff and ensure a smooth and safe experience for blood donors.
Thank you, Diane, for your commitment to helping the community and to supporting our life-saving mission!
"Can't get any better than passing out treats, chatting with the donors, and taking pressure off the staff knowing that we are benefiting people in their time of need."
Guardians Circle
All Guardians will be automatically entered into our Thanksgiving Raffle. Five (5) winners will get a $200 Visa Gift card to spend on Thanksgiving dinner. Winners will be drawn in early November. Good luck!
Broken Yolk vouchers are only for donors who donate Nov 25 – Dec 15, 2024. Guardians who were not eligible to donate during the promotion may be entered into a raffle after the promotion ends to win a Broken Yolk voucher if there are any vouchers available.
Make Your Holiday Wish! Guardians, keep a look out for an email around mid-November to make your Holiday Wish by December 1st, 2024. Five lucky Guardians will be randomly drawn to have their Holiday Wish granted this holiday season (up to $500 value). Good luck and Happy Holidays!
Not a Guardians Circle member yet?
Learn more about our donor appreciation programs and join over 12,000 Guardians in protecting your community’s health.
Meet a Blood Recipient: Juan Olmeda
Juan’s Survivor Story & Gift of Gratitude
“Life is very short, and we must enjoy every moment.”
In 2009, an illness with a sudden onset transformed into a leukemia diagnosis that propelled Juan into a challenging cancer battle. Now after treatments including life-saving blood transfusions, Juan is fully recovered and reflecting on gratitude for the support of his family, community, and of course, blood donors.
Thank you very much for the gift of life that you are giving and will continue to give to our community...I am...still here enjoying my family thanks to those who donated.
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