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Hundreds of employees will take part in the lifesaving 42nd annual County Blood Drive this April. The month-long event kicked off Wednesday outside the downtown County Administration Center in front of the San Diego Blood Bank’s mobile donation center.
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One in seven people hospitalized need blood and blood banks supplying those hospitals often face shortages.
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On Tuesday, the County kicked off its 40th annual blood drive, an event that has grown to become one of the largest donor events of its kind in the region.
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The County is celebrating the 40th year of hosting an annual blood drive and you are invited to roll up your sleeve and donate. The donation process only takes minutes but can make a lifelong difference to people like Sara Fuentes and her daughter, Alina.
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The County is launching its 40th annual blood drive and by taking just few minutes out of your day, you can help save a life. County employee Cecilia Trinidad never anticipated needing a blood transfusion herself… until disaster struck during a national skydiving competition.
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Over the past 40 years, the County’s annual blood drive has collected thousands of units of blood from employees hoping to help someone in need. For County employee Mary-Huyen Gonzalez, being on the receiving end of this life-saving gift was unexpected and priceless.
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Hundreds of County of San Diego employees from across the region donated blood throughout the month of April during the annual County Blood Drive.