San Diego Blood Bank is embarking on the “Drive to Save Lives,” an ambitious campaign to raise $750,000 for the purchase of a new bloodmobile.  Our bloodmobiles are essential in providing accessible and convenient blood donation opportunities throughout the entire Southern California region and ensure San Diego Blood Bank can meet the needs of our hospital partners and does so by collecting more than 50% of our annual blood supply.

Now through December 31, every dollar you donate will be matched, — up to $100,000 — thanks to the incredible support of the San Diego Self Storage and Managing Partner, Anthony R. Carr.

This means your $50 gift becomes $100, $100 becomes $200, and together, we can raise $100,000 to bring this new bloodmobile to life.

San Diego Blood Bank donor centers are community landmarks for nearly 60,000 volunteer blood donors we see each year. Your gift will support each center’s everyday needs, including supplies and vital equipment for blood collection. 

Your tax-deductible financial donation is a priceless, lifesaving gift for someone in our community. What better way to share the gift of health this holiday season? The programs and services provided by San Diego Blood Bank are made possible through your generosity.  

Support from the community is essential for San Diego Blood Bank to accomplish our mission, and corporate support is welcome and appreciated.

For more information about corporate partnerships or to make a gift contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.

Emma was born with an undeveloped right ventricle and was diagnosed with hypoplastic right heart with pulmonary atresia. She had her first heart surgery at 3 days old, her second at 4 months old, and then, her third at 19 months old. San Diego Blood Bank supported Emma through all of these surgeries. She now has annual check-ups with her cardiologist, but is doing well. Emma loves baking and cooking for her friends. She enjoys reading, listening to music and podcasts.

Emma also loves to volunteer each year as a camp counselor for Camp del Corazon, a summer camp for kids born with a congenital heart defect. Emma attended the camp from ages 7-17 and now loves being a camp counselor on Catalina Island. 

We are pleased to share San Diego Blood Bank’s 2022/2023 Impact Report highlights the impact of our blood collection and research services. Your support of our mission makes it possible for us to save lives and advance health in our community, and we are grateful for your partnership as a financial donor. San Diego Blood Bank’s commitment to Southern California patients remains steadfast, and we are grateful for your loyalty and support.

If you have any questions or would like more information about the impact of your support, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector at 619-400-8214 or cclector@sandiegobloodbank.org.

“On behalf of Sharp HealthCare, we are so very grateful for the San Diego Blood Bank team. Our Patient Blood Management Team has been working steadily to conserve this very precious resource and we are so thankful to have such an incredible partner who continues to outperform the rest of the country and helps our hospitals save the lives of our patients each day. We are honored to work alongside each of you.”

─ Susan Stone, PhD RN FACHE NEA-BC, Chief Executive Officer, Sharp Coronado Hospital