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Get a Disney Goofy T-shirt When You Donate Blood in April
Get a Disney® Goofy® T-Shirt When You Donate in April Keep the magic alive for local patients when you donate blood April 1-30, 2026. All donors receive an exclusive Disney® Goofy® T-shirt* as a thank you. Available for a limited time at all San Diego Blood Bank blood drives and
March Newsletter 2026
March is often associated with luck. At San Diego Blood Bank, we know something more reliable than luck keeps patients safe—it’s the commitment of donors who choose to give. When someone needs blood, it isn’t chance that makes it available. It’s preparation, generosity, and people who show up. Every donation helps ensure that patients and families
Save Lives at County of San Diego Blood Drives in April
(619) 400-8251 DONATE BLOOD IN APRIL Save Local Lives at a County of San Diego Blood Drive in April April 2023 County of San Diego Blood Drive Kick-Off Join the County of San Diego and San Diego Blood Bank in April for the 42nd Annual San Diego County Blood Drives.
Donate Blood in March and Get a Limited-Edition “Lifesaver League” Duffel Bag
Let’s Go! This March, we’re bringing the energy of game day to blood donation and thanking donors with a limited-edition Lifesaver League duffel bag that celebrates teamwork, strength, and showing up when it matters most. All blood donors who give from March 1- 31, 2026, receive an exclusive duffel bag*.
February Newsletter 2026
February is often associated with love. At San Diego Blood Bank, we see that reflected in the steady commitment of donors, volunteers, and supporters who help ensure patients have what they need, when they need it. Every donation plays a role in supporting families during difficult moments and strengthening the
Donate Blood at WonderCon 2026
Donate blood during WonderCon® and get a limited-edition Wolverine T-shirt*. We’re excited to announce our continued partnership with the Robert A. Heinlein Society to host another 3-day blood drive at WonderCon this year, happening March 27–29, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. WonderCon badge holders and attendees are encouraged to
Donate Blood in February and Get a Box of Thin Mints® Girl Scout Cookies®
One Sweet Way to Give Back Mmmmmm, cookies!!!! In partnership with Girl Scouts San Diego, from February 1–28, 2026, all blood donors will receive a box of Thin Mints® Girl Scout Cookies®*. That means you can save lives and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time. Talk about a win-win.
January Newsletter 2026
A new year brings a fresh start, and it also gives us the opportunity to recognize the impact people make when they choose to help others. January is National Blood Donor Month—a time to acknowledge the donors, volunteers, and supporters who keep our community strong. At San Diego Blood Bank, we
One Week Only! Donate Blood January 26-31 and Get a Limited-Edition Padres Winter Blood Drive Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
One Week Only! Get a Limited-Edition Padres Blood Drive Winter T-Shirt* when you donate blood from January 26-31, 2026. Winter is the perfect time to be a hometown hero.Donate blood at any San Diego Blood Bank donor center or mobile blood drive and score an exclusive 2026 Padres Winter
Press Releases
WONDERCON® PRESENTS ROBERT A. HEINLEIN MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND
WONDERCON PRESENTS ROBERT A. HEINLEIN MEMORIAL BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD THIS WEEKEND
SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK UNVEILS NEW LIFESAVING BLOODMOBILE
Media Advisory – SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK UNVEILS NEW LIFESAVING BLOODMOBILE
GIRL SCOUT TROOPS GIFT SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK DONORS WITH THIN MINTS®, CELEBRATING ONGOING PARTNERSHIP
GIRL SCOUT TROOPS GIFT SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK DONORS WITH THIN MINTS®, CELEBRATING ONGOING PARTNERSHIP
