August 2022 Philanthropy Update
Financial gifts support blood collection efforts through our Mobile Blood Collection program.
Greetings from San Diego Blood Bank!
I am happy to announce that I have stepped into the new role of Director of Development at San Diego Blood Bank. I will oversee the Development Department and all aspects of the organization’s fundraising efforts and initiatives. Prior to this role, I joined SDBB in 2019 as the Development Manager.
I will continue to manage the Leadership Circle giving program and look forward to meeting our other dedicated financial donors! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!
SDBB is grateful to the blood donors who donated blood at Comic-Con’s 46th Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive. Their generosity enabled us to collect much-needed blood to help ensure a robust supply to our hospital partners. Thanks to Comic-Con for their long-standing partnership, to our community of blood and financial donors and to our dedicated staff and volunteers for their tireless efforts to collect lifesaving blood.
As summer ends and we head into fall, we are focusing our efforts to fundraise for a new, eco-friendly bloodmobile to replace one nearing the end of its lifespan. SDBB bloodmobiles are in our community every day, collecting 40-50% of our blood supply, saving thousands of lives each year.
Our mission to provide a safe and robust blood supply to our community is made possible by your generosity. We are grateful for your continued financial partnership.
With gratitude,
Cherryl Castro-Lector
Director of Development
(619) 400-8214
cclector@sdbb.org
SAVE-THE-DATE
This year, San Diego Blood Bank is participating in San Diego Gives, a local day of online giving focused on addressing the needs of our own community. It shines a light on the tremendous work of local nonprofit organizations throughout our community
Support San Diego Blood Bank online on September 8. Go to sandiegogives.org and search for San Diego Blood Bank to make a gift.
SDBB in Action
Comic-Con International’s 46th Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive
Comic-Con International's 46th Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive was a great success, with superheroes from our community coming together to boost our local blood supply. Thanks to them, we collected more than 2,100 pints of blood—impacting thousands of lives.
We are truly thankful for our partnership with Comic-Con and to every donor who helped us collect and distribute a robust blood supply during the summer months when the blood supply is at a critical low due to factors like summer vacations.
In addition to our superhero blood donors, we want to thank our volunteers, street team members, lab techs, drivers, nurses, and SDBB staff who worked overtime to make the drive such a success. Patients are grateful!
join Team SDBB today and
support blood collection for our community
Team SDBB is two months out from the Pacific Beach Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday October 1st! We have a few spots left for the 5K race and only one spot left for the half marathon, so don’t wait to join us! The Pacific Beach Half Marathon and 5K is held along the beautiful coastline of Pacific Beach where you can enjoy a scenic waterfront course and the cool ocean breeze while running or walking your course. Don’t worry, 98% of the race course is on pavement and not on the sand!
As part of Team SDBB, you will be working together with the community to raise money for a new bloodmobile to replace one that will be nearing the end of its lifespan. SDBB’s fleet of 10 lifesaving vehicles are in the community every day collecting 40-50% of our annual blood collection, saving thousands of lives every year.
As a member of Team SDBB, you will receive free registration for your race, a team jersey, and exclusive perks with our wellness partners, Orange Theory Fitness and YogaSix. If you want to learn more about Team SDBB, or if you are interested in participating in the race, please contact Lauren Torres, Development Manager of Annual Giving, at ltorres@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8185.
Meet Team Survivors Cameron, kristopher and hunter
When Cameron, Kristopher, and Hunter were born prematurely at just 27 weeks, they needed to receive three blood transfusions. Parents Stephanie and Kris are deeply grateful to the donors who gave blood generously and saved the boys’ lives. The boys stayed in the hospital for three months before they could finally go home.
Make a greater impact by joining
SDbb’s leadership circle
San Diego Blood Bank's Leadership Giving Circle is an exclusive program for financial donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually. Whether you choose to give monthly (at least $83), or make an annual financial gift of $1,000 or more, your support allows SDBB to extend its mission into the communities that it serves and to help patients in need of lifesaving blood.
By becoming a Leadership Circle donor, you will not only help to sustain our mission, you will become a champion for patients in need of lifesaving blood. Your support helps blood recipients like Makai (pictured with mom Christy), who was born premature and required several blood transfusions. Become a Leadership Circle donor today and save lives tomorrow.
Special Thanks
We are thrilled to announce a $50,000 gift from the Cushman Foundation to support Campaign for Life. An outstanding community partner of 25 years, the Cushman Foundation gift will go toward the purchase of an essential bloodmobile that will serve the community for many years to come. Many thanks to the Cushman Foundation!
Featured Funding Priority
San Diego Blood Bank’s Campaign for Life
A New Bloodmobile for Our Blood Collection Program
Bloodmobiles are vital resources that help San Diego Blood Bank supply blood to those who need it most, like Selina (pictured right), who needs regular blood transfusions to treat sickle cell anemia.
Support our Campaign for Life as we raise funds for a bloodmobile to replace an aging one that has served our community for many years. SDBB’s Mobile Blood Collection Program relies on the use of 10 bloodmobiles that serve our community. On average, our fleet of lifesaving vehicles collects nearly 35,000 units of blood at over 1,600 community blood drives annually!
For more information on ways to give or partner with San Diego Blood Bank, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or 619-400-8214.
San Diego Blood Bank’s Annual Giving Programs
SDBB’s Leadership Circle, Visionary Circle and Friends of SDBB annual giving programs are a great way to support our ongoing blood collection and research efforts. Join today to make a difference in the lives of local patients in need.
Join SDBB’s Leadership Giving Circle with an annual gift of $1,000 or more to fund critical resources and have an even greater impact on the lives of patients in need.
Visionary Circle: Join SDBB’s exclusive monthly giving program and provide steady income for SDBB’s programs.
Friends of SDBB: Make an annual financial donation to support SDBB’s greatest needs.
Your support will help fund SDBB’s blood collection resources such as supplies, equipment and bloodmobiles.
Financial donations can be made in honor of a patient, relative, or friend. Build your philanthropic legacy by motivating others to support and further our reach in the community. Your gift will help us continue to save thousands of lives every year.
Click on one of the logos above for more information and to read more about the how your gift can impact others, click HERE to see our 2020/2021 Impact Report.
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other ways to support SDBB
Gifts of Stock are a great way to make a lifesaving impact
San Diego Blood Bank’s Financial Development Department accepts appreciated gifts of stock with tax benefits for the donor.
Donating stock is a great way to ensure you maximize your impact, with the added advantage of a tax deduction and removal of future capital gains.
For more information on how to donate your stock, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at (619) 400-8214 or cclector@sdbb.org.
Donate Your Unwanted Car, Truck, Motorcycle, RV or Boat to San Diego blood Bank and Help Save Lives
SDBB is partnering with Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social enterprise owned by a nonprofit and supporting only nonprofits through vehicle donations. CARS takes care of everything from the pick-up and sale to sending you the donation receipt and necessary tax documents. CARS is committed to treating every vehicle donor with gratitude and great service while delivering the highest possible returns to our partners. To date, CARS has returned more than $300 million to their nonprofit partners because of vehicles donors.
Simply click HERE to complete the form, and CARS will reach out to you to arrange the pick-up of your vehicle donation, at no cost to you. You will make a difference in the lives of patients needing lifesaving blood and your generous gift could earn you a tax deduction.
Shop. Donate. Save lives!
While shopping for gifts or everyday essentials, you can also support the San Diego Blood Bank! Here are a few sites you can use to find those perfect gifts while donating to SDBB to support our life-saving efforts.
Visit smile.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon.com credentials. Choose San Diego Blood Bank as the charitable organization to receive donations and start shopping! AmazonSmile can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones.
Register and choose San Diego Blood Bank as your charity of choice. Then use their search engine to find what you’re looking for and click through to a retailer's site to make your purchase, part of which will go to SDBB.
iGive: This works almost the same way, but you use a button on various retailers' websites. Go through the iGive.com easy registration process and choose The San Diego Blood Bank Foundation. Your favorite retailers will start supporting SDBB.
Ways to Make a Financial Gift
MONTHLY GIVING — Join our Visionary Circle by making a monthly gift to help sustain SDBB for the next 70 years. Monthly gifts fund SDBB’s annual greatest need.
GIFTS OF STOCK — Did you know San Diego Blood Bank accepts appreciated gifts of stock with tax benefits for the donor? For more information on how to donate your stock, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Financial Development, at 619-400-8214 or cclector@sdbb.org.
MATCHING GIFTS — Ask your employer if your company has an employee matching program. Double your impact and encourage corporate giving to local nonprofits like SDBB.
COMMUNITY AND DIY FUNDRAISING — Partner with SDBB and fundraise with your company or team or for your birthday with a Facebook fundraiser! Contact Lauren Torres, Development Manager of Annual Giving, at ltorres@sdbb.org.
CHANGEUP — Sign up on changeupforcharity.com, choose San Diego Blood Bank and Changeup will round up your purchases and donate the spare change to SDBB.
HELPFUL LINKS
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Don’t miss out on special events, philanthropy updates, news, announcements and more by joining the Foundation’s mailing list.AMAZON SMILE
Set San Diego Blood Bank as your charity on Amazon.Smile and Amazon gives when you shop!FINANCIAL INFORMATION
View our Tax ID or important financial information.CONTACT FOUNDATION
Send us a note with any questions about the Financial Development Department, ways to make a gift, or how to get involved.
THANK YOU TO OUR TOP SPONSORS
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
In partnership with our community, San Diego Blood Bank’s Financial Development Department is the fundraising entity that supports critical resources for blood donations, advances San Diego Blood Bank’s critical healthcare role, and fuels collaboration with cutting-edge research and clinical organizations to advance cell therapy and precision medicine.
