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Young Cancer Survivor Relied on Blood Donations From Strangers

| 9:05 AM

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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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Blood Donations Help Save Local Skydiver

| 10:44 AM

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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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VIDEO: Routine Blood Donor Receives a Life Saving Transfusion

| 1:36 PM

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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 Employees Donate During Blood Drive

| 1:24 PM

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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.

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County Kicks Off 39th Annual Blood Drive

| 4:03 PM

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One in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. Even more urgent, blood banks supplying those hospitals are often faced with shortages.