San Diego Blood Bank

Congrats to Kellee, Robert, John, Derek, Bryan, Riki, and Jamie for celebrating gallon milestones! 💕Your giving hearts provide hope and health to our community in need. ✨Join us in acknowledging these incredible donors who continue to give life to others. 💪🩸 ➡️ Kellee - 31 gallons ➡️ Robert L. - 75 gallons ➡️ John C. - 3 gallons ➡️ Derek S. - 25 gallons ➡️ Bryan H. - 5 gallons ➡️ Riki M. - 1 gallon ➡️ Jamie O. - 9 gallons #MilestoneMonday #SanDiegoBloodBank #SavingLives

🌍 Be the Lifeline for Our Community 🌍 When natural disasters like hurricanes disrupt blood collection, it’s the blood on the shelves that saves lives.🩸 Let’s ensure San Diego, Orange County, and Los Angeles hospitals remain prepared—your blood donation could make all the difference for patients in need, both here and if we are called to help, across the country. All blood types are needed, but Type O and platelet donations are especially crucial during times like these! Donating now ensures we’re prepared to save lives!🛡️ Find a blood drive near you or make an appointment at one of our 10 SoCal locations. Walk-ins welcome. 📲 https://lnkd.in/dwwcKMMV 📞 (619) 400-8251 Together, we can be ready for anything.💙 #sandiegobloodbank #socalbloodbank #emergencypreparedness #giveblood #beprepared #hurricanehelene #hurricanemilton #volunteer

🌟Exciting Bloodmobile Campaign Update!🌟🚐💙 We’re thrilled to announce our continued partnership with San Diego Self Storage and Managing Partner, Anthony R. Carr—long-standing partners committed to community health. In a remarkable show of generosity, they have committed to a $100,000 matching gift to support our Bloodmobile campaign! 🚐💙 This marks the third vehicle that San Diego Self Storage and Mr. Carr have helped us secure, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their ongoing support. Thanks to their leadership and commitment, every dollar you donate through the end of December will be doubled, helping us get closer to our $750,000 goal. Click the link to make your gift and double your impact today! https://lnkd.in/g5NMZnjw Our bloodmobiles are vital to our mission, collecting lifesaving blood for patients across Southern California. With $85K raised so far, your contribution can make twice the impact, ensuring more patients have access to the blood they need to survive and thrive. Thank you to San Diego Self Storage and Managing Partner, Anthony R. Carr, for your dedication to improving lives and strengthening our community. Together, we can keep our mission rolling. 🙌   To learn more about how you, or your company or organization can become a financial supporter or corporate sponsor in support of our campaign, contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at [email protected].   #CommunityPartners #LifesavingMission #SanDiegoSelfStorage #BloodmobileCampaign #DonateToday

🌟 Celebrating Walter's Incredible Journey of Giving! 🌟 We are honored to recognize long-time donor and volunteer, Walter Panowitz, for his unwavering dedication to saving lives. Last week, San Diego Blood Bank proudly presented Walter with a certificate of recognition from the Fresenius Kabi Donation Hall of Fame! For over 30 years, Walter has been a hero in our community. Starting his journey back in 1990 at the encouragement of a co-worker, Walter has since donated more than 75 gallons of blood through over 300 donations, impacting thousands of lives. 🙌❤️ Beyond his regular donations of whole blood, platelets, and plasma, Walter is also a treasured volunteer. He has given over 5,000 volunteer hours, helping at mobile blood drives, special events, and supporting our donor experience team. He holds the record for the longest tenure as a San Diego Blood Bank volunteer, and last year, he was awarded the Lifetime Presidential Award for his incredible contributions. Walter’s generosity doesn’t stop there! He has also been a loyal financial donor for nearly 30 years, helping to fund vital resources for our blood collection program such as equipment and support for bloodmobiles. We are beyond grateful for Walter’s passion, commitment, and selflessness. His impact on our community is immeasurable, and we are so proud to have him as part of our San Diego Blood Bank family. 💙 Please join us in celebrating Walter's remarkable journey by leaving him a note of thanks in the comments! And if you're inspired by his story, consider making an appointment to donate today. Together, we can save lives. 🩸 #WalterTheLifesaver #DonateBlood #CommunityHeroes #ThankYou #VolunteerSpotlight #FeelGoodFriday

👻Spooky season is here and so is Socktober!🎃! Donate blood in October and snag a treat—a pair of limited-edition Halloween-themed socks, while supplies last.🧦 Will you be brave and save lives? Visit https://hubs.ly/Q02RHfj_0 for more info. Schedule your October donation today!🩸👻 #sandiegobloodbank #spookyseason #Halloween #SockTober #SavingLives #GiveBlood

Congrats to Shane, Rachela, Michael, and George for reaching gallon milestones! Thank you for stepping up and showing the community you care by giving blood!💪🩸 Every donation counts!✨Lives depend on it. 🥳Bravo to: ➡️ Shane C. - 1 gallon ➡️ Rachela F. - 1 gallon ➡️ Michael S. - 1 gallon ➡️ George R. - 3 gallons #GallonMilestone #Lifesaver #SanDiegoBloodBank #GiveLife #Congrats

🎶 From Battling Leukemia to Singing a New Tune: Avila’s Story 🎶 After four challenging years of leukemia treatment, Avila has officially closed the door on that chapter and is now in remission! This unstoppable young musician loves singing, drawing, and listening to all styles of music. This summer, Avila attended a music camp in Los Angeles, helping her get that much closer to her dreams of becoming a great musician. 🎤✨ Avila’s message to blood donors: “You give the gift of life. You saved my life. I am forever grateful to everyone who donated and continues to donate blood. Thank you!” 💖 For every child in remission, there are more who still need us. Your blood donations make a difference. Help patients like Avila by donating today. 🩸➡️ #DonateBlood #SaveLives

🌟Join us in celebrating Diane for completing 1,000 volunteer hours with San Diego Blood Bank! 🥳 We can count on Diane to bring a smile and a helpful hand to our North County Donor Center in Escondido and often at special events. Dedicated volunteers like Diane help make great experiences for blood donors and support our staff in fulfilling our life-saving mission. Thank you, Diane, for all that you give to help our community and organization thrive. #SanDiegoBloodBank #Volunteer #SanDiegoNonprofit #Celebrate

🛍️Get an early start for the holidays and help fund a new bloodmobile!🚌 💛Shop at Kendra Scott in-store or online September 21-22 and Kendra Scott will donate 20% back to our blood collection program! Shop In-Store: September 21 | Mention SDBB at Check-out Kendra Scott - Westfield UTC | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Kendra Scott - Fashion Valley | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Shop Online: September 21 & 22 Shop kendrascott.com anytime Use promo code: GIVEBACK-HHQLY at Check-out https://lnkd.in/gwKt_2AM Happy Shopping! Thank you for supporting San Diego Blood Bank #Fundraiser #KendraScott #Philanthropy #SanDiegoNonprofit

🩸September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Your Blood Saves Lives!🩸 Did you know that sickle cell disease affects around 100,000 Americans? While SCD mostly affects those of African ancestry, it’s also prevalent in Hispanic, Indian, and Asian families. For those living with this hereditary blood disorder, the misshapen red blood cells can cause severe pain, infections, and even life-threatening complications. Blood donations are a lifeline for those battling this condition, as transfusions help improve their quality of life. This month, we’re calling on YOU to make a difference. Your donation can provide life-saving care to someone with sickle cell disease. Someone like Selina who relies on monthly blood exchanges to live a healthy life with sickle cell anemia. Give blood today and be a hero in someone’s story. 🔗 Schedule your appointment now! #SickleCellAwareness #DonateBlood #SanDiegoBloodBank #SickleCell