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County Kicks Off Annual Blood Drive, Public Welcome

• By County News Center
4 years ago

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Help save lives by rolling up your sleeve and giving blood at the 38^th Annual County Blood and Marrow Registry Drive.

The month-long event officially kicked off Monday outside the County Administration Center. Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher was the first to donate.

The County’s blood drive is one of the largest held by the San Diego Blood Bank. More than 20 County facilities will take part this year with the overall goal of collecting 500 pints for local hospitals. The events are open to the public, as well as County employees.

During its 38-year history, the County’s annual blood drives have collected more than 20,000 pints of blood. Each pint can save up to three lives. The San Diego Blood Bank says over the years, the County’s blood drives may have saved up to 60,000 lives.

Currently, there is a critical need for blood donations, and all blood types are welcome. Appointments are highly encouraged but walk-up donors will be accepted if open slots are available.

COVID-19 guidelines will still be in effect and all donors and staff are required to wear masks. For questions regarding deferrals or blood donations related to COVID-19, review the Blood Bank guidelines for eligibility. If you can’t donate, family or friends are welcome.

Schedule

County Administration Center | BOOK NOW

• MON, APR 4 | 9:30 am-3:30 pm | 1600 Pacific Hwy., San Diego, CA 92101

San Diego Superior Court – South County Division | BOOK NOW

• TUES, APR 5 | 9 am-2:30 pm | 500 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910

North Central Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 6 | 10 am-3:30 pm | parking lot, 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123

Edgemoor Hospital – Santee | BOOK NOW

• THUR, APR 7 | 11 am-4:30 pm | parking lot, 655 Park Center Dr., Santee, CA 92071

North Inland Live Well Center | BOOK NOW

• MON, APR 11 | 10 am-3 pm | parking lot, 649 W. Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025

Lakeside Library | BOOK NOW

• TUES, APR 12 | Noon–5 pm | Community Center parking lot, 9839 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040

Juvenile Probation Center | BOOK NOW

• TUE, APR 12 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 2901 Meadow Lark Dr., San Diego, CA 92123

North Central Region Child Welfare Services | BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 7947 Mission Center Ct., San Diego, CA 92108

South Region Live Well Center at National City | BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 401 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA ,91950

Lemon Grove Family Resource Center | BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 13 | 10 am–3:30 pm | parking lot, 7065 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945

Probation – South Bay Region |  BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 13 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 1095 Bay Blvd., Chula Vista, CA 91911

County Operations Center | BOOK NOW

• THUR, APR 14 | 9 am-3 pm | cul de sac, 5560 Overland Ave., San Diego, CA 92123

Department of Public Works | BOOK NOW

• FRI, APR 15 | 10 am-3 pm | parking lot, 11970 Singer Ln., Spring Valley, CA 91978

South Region Live Well Center | BOOK NOW

• FRI, APR 15 | 8:30 am-2 pm | parking lot, 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911

San Diego Superior Court | BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 20 | 10 am-3:30 pm | front of Hall of Justice, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

John F. Duffy Administration Center (Sheriff Headquarters) | BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 20 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 9621 Ridgehaven, San Diego, CA 92123

East Region Live Well Center | BOOK NOW

• MON, APR 25 | 9 am-2:30 pm | parking lot, 367 N. Magnolia Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020

Child Welfare Services | BOOK NOW

• TUE, APR 26 | 8:30 am-2 pm | parking lot, 8911 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123

Fallbrook Community Center | BOOK NOW

• WED, APR 27 | 12:30-5:30 pm | parking lot, 341 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, CA 92028

Live Well Support Center – Seville Plaza | BOOK NOW

• THUR, APR 28 | 9 am-3 pm | parking lot, 5469 Kearny Villa Rd., San Diego, CA 92123

Housing and Community Development Services | BOOK NOW

• THUR, APR 28 | 9 am-2:30 pm | 3989 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA  92123

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