February 2022 Philanthropy Update
Blood recipient Ella
We are excited to share the news that San Diego Blood Bank recently celebrated the Grand Opening of San Diego Blood Bank’s (SDBB) first permanent donation location in Orange County. Operating under the name Southern California Blood Bank (So Cal Blood Bank), the Irvine Business District Donation Location will collect hundreds of units of blood every month, potentially impacting thousands of lives in this community while giving a necessary boost to the local blood supply.
Thanks to the generous support of individual financial donors and corporate sponsors the Irvine location is fully equipped with vital resources such as Trima blood collection systems, HemoFlow devices, and blood collection supplies. Your support enables SDBB to expand our reach across the region and work to provide a robust blood supply to our community. Our expansion also includes a new, permanent donation location in Chula Vista at Terra Nova Plaza, scheduled to open this spring.
Also, Team SDBB is busy training for the San Diego Half Marathon, 10K and 5K race on March 27, 2022, and fundraising to help purchase equipment and supplies for our new donation locations. There are a few spots left on the team - see below for more information on how to join.
Last but not least, February is American Heart Month and from Saturday, February 12 – Sunday, February 20, San Diego Blood Bank will once again be participating in the County of San Diego’s Love Your Heart campaign. Love Your Heart is an annual event in which organizations from across the U.S. and Mexico join together to provide FREE blood pressure screenings to the public. All of San Diego Blood Bank’s donation locations will serve as a site to offer free blood pressure screenings to the public (no blood donation necessary). Learn more at LoveYourHeartSD.org.
We look forward to continuing to partner with our individual financial donors, corporate partners and generous foundations to impact the lives of so many patients like Ella (featured above), who requires regular blood transfusions to stay healthy.
We are truly grateful for your financial support.
With gratitude,
Sherry Serio
Vice President of Development
There is a critical need for ALL BLOOD TYPES!
Find a location near you and become a lifesaving donor today.
SDBB in Action
Team SDBB Kicks-off Training
for the San Diego Half Marathon
March 27, 2022
On February 5, members from Team SDBB came together to officially kick off their fundraising efforts and training for the San Diego Half Marathon Race Series! Teammates were able to participate in an outdoor yoga class hosted by YogaSix and then met for light refreshments to talk about the great things they will be able to do as a team for San Diego Blood Bank. Make sure to follow along as we train, fundraise, and impact lives in our community!
There is still a chance for you to join us on Team SDBB! We have 3 remaining spots for the 5k and the 10k. Join us as we run, walk, and fundraise to provide lifesaving blood for local patients.
Each step you take toward the finish line will have a lasting impact in our community!
Complimentary race entry, a race jersey and training benefits through Orange Theory Fitness are just some of the benefits of joining Team SDBB!
San Diego Blood Bank will be opening two new donor locations in 2022, and your support through Team SDBB will help to fund the equipment and supplies needed to make these centers fully operational when the doors open.
If you would like more intormation on Team SDBB, please visit sandiegobloodbank.org/signup-teamsdbb or contact Team Captain Lauren at Ltorres@sandiegobloodbank.org.
Team SDBB Sponsors
From Saturday, February 12 – Sunday, February 20, San Diego Blood Bank will once again be participating in the County of San Diego’s Love Your Heart campaign. Love Your Heart is an annual event in which organizations from across the U.S. and Mexico join together to provide FREE blood pressure screenings to the public. All of San Diego Blood Bank’s donation locations will serve as a site to offer free blood pressure screenings to the public (no blood donation necessary). Learn more at LoveYourHeartSD.org.
special thanks
San Diego Blood Bank Foundation would like to thank Grossmont Healthcare District for their $30,000 gift to support the purchase of 10 new HemoFlow 400XS devices for our East County Donor Center. Every year, SDBB distributes over 150,000 blood units throughout the region. By implementing the new model, we have the capability to increase our blood collections by up to 10%, allowing us to provide blood to nearly 16,000 additional patients in need. Many thanks to GHD and their 22 years of community partnership!
meet Team Survivor makai
Makai was born 15 weeks premature at a mere 1 Pound 8 oz and had low hemoglobin levels. He was required to have multiple lifesaving blood transfusions at Sharp Mary Birch NICU from blood donated by the SDBB.
Makai’s mother wishes she could personally thank the people who donated the blood that saved her baby's life and encourages everyone to donate blood to save a life like Makai.
You’re Invited!
Join us at Pechanga Arena on April 3 to watch the San Diego Sockers!
The 15x Champion Sockers are hosting a fundraiser for San Diego Blood Bank on April 3rd and will donate $3.00 for every ticket bought for this game via the link in the image below. Have a fun night out and support SDBB lifesaving mission!
Featured Funding Priority
New Donation Location in Chula Vista at Terra Nova Plaza
Construction is progressing on the new, permanent donation location in Chula Vista at Terra Nova Plaza. The existing temporary South Bay location hosts over 400 blood donors each month, impacting thousands of lives every year.
SDBB Foundation is seeking individual, corporate and foundation support to fund critical supplies and equipment such as Trima blood collection systems, HemoFlow blood collection monitors, scales, stethoscopes, and thermometers, to ensure the new donation location is fully equipped when its doors open this Spring.
For more information, please contact Sherry Serio, Vice President of Development, at sserio@sandiegobloodbank.org or 619-400-8188.
San Diego Blood Bank Foundation’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.
Your support will help fund critical equipment such as Trima systems and Hemoflow units that help staff safely collect blood.
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 financial 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.
sdbb news
San Diego Blood Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of Southern California Blood Bank Donation Location in Orange County
Newport and Greater Irvine Chamber members, City of Irvine Mayor’s office, community members, hospital partners, staff, and blood donors celebrated the Grand Opening of San Diego Blood Bank’s first permanent donation location in Orange County with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Operating under the name Southern California Blood Bank (So Cal Blood Bank), the Irvine Business District Donation Location is now open Tuesdays through Saturdays and will collect hundreds of units of blood every month, potentially impacting thousands of lives in this community while giving a necessary boost to the local blood supply.
Through philanthropy and the generous support of individual financial donors and corporate sponsors, the Irvine location is fully equipped with vital resources such as Trima blood collection systems, HemoFlow devices, and blood collection supplies. Together, we connect patients to life.
giving opportunity
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.
Health and Wellness
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health.
Visit American Heart Month | NHLBI, NIH for a wide variety of educational materials and resources to learn more about what you can do to protect your heart.
Did you know donating blood is good for your heart?
A healthier heart and vascular system
Regular blood donation is linked to lower blood pressure and a lower risk for heart attacks
A happier, longer life
People usually donate because it feels good to help others, and altruism and volunteering have been linked to positive health outcomes, including a lower risk for depression and greater longevity*
A mini-physical
When you donate blood, you will receive a health screening to determine if you are able to donate blood
*Information Source: New York Presbyterian and American Psychological Association
To be eligible to donate blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in general good health. Appointments are required and available by visiting sandiegobloodbank.org or by calling (619) 400-8251.
COVID-19 Updates
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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 Foundation accepts appreciated gifts of stock with tax benefits for the donor? For more information on how to donate your stock, please contact Sherry Serio, Vice President of Development, at 619-400-8188 or sserio@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, 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
SUBSCRIBE
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 SDBB Foundation, 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 Foundation 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.
