March 2022 Philanthropy Update
Financial gifts support blood collection.
San Diego Blood Bank Foundation is grateful for our partnership with the community to support San Diego Blood Bank’s Collection and Distribution Program of lifesaving blood products.
This month, Team SDBB continues their training for the San Diego Half Marathon on March 27. We are excited to show our appreciation for the team and hope you will join us on marathon day to cheer them on! If you would like to support the team in their goal to raise funds for our new donation location opening soon in Chula Vista, please visit sandiegobloodbank.org/teamsdbb.
We are also looking forward to the upcoming fundraiser by the San Diego Sockers on April 3rd and on April 4th, San Diego County’s 38th Annual Blood and Marrow Registry Drive. See below for more information on both of these events, including how to participate.
March is National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of a healthy diet and St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17th. We hope everyone has a safe and fun day celebrating all things Irish!
Your financial support of SDBB enables us to expand our reach in the community, making it easier and more convenient for people to donate blood. Increased blood collections help ensure a robust supply for patients in need. We are grateful for your continued partnership and commitment to our mission – Saving Lives Today, Improving Lives Tomorrow.
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 blood donor today.
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’s lifesaving mission!
SDBB in Action
San Diego County’s 38th Annual Blood and Marrow Registry Drive Kicks off on April 4, 2022
Chair Nathan Fletcher will kick-off San Diego County’s 38th Annual Blood and Marrow Registry Drive on April 4 at 9am with a presentation. The blood drive runs from 9:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. at the County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway.
This drive kicks off a month-long effort by the County of San Diego, to encourage the public to donate blood at this site, or one of the 24 other San Diego County locations throughout the month of April. Every year, this drive collects 400-500 units of blood products for local area hospitals.
Appointments are required and available at www.sandiegobloodbank.org
Team SDBB in Training for the San Diego Half Marathon
March 27, 2022
The San Diego Half Marathon is almost here and Team SDBB is logging training miles and fundraising along the way!
Last month sixteen participants came together to kick off our time as Team SDBB through an outdoor yoga class and a small reception held at the Liberty Station Donor Center. A blood recipient shared her story as a survivor, reminding everyone of the importance of their participation and fundraising for San Diego Blood Bank.
So far, we have raised over $5,500 toward our goal, but we still need your support. If you are interested in supporting Team SDBB with a financial gift, please visit sandiegobloodbank.org/teamsdbb
Financial donations raised through Team SDBB will help purchase equipment and supplies for the new donation location in Chula Vista at Terra Nova Plaza opening soon.
Team SDBB Participants will be walking and running toward the finish line on Sunday, March 27th. Come out and cheer us on and look for our special San Diego Blood Bank Team SDBB jerseys along the race course!
Team SDBB Sponsors
special thanks
We are happy to announce that the Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation has approved a $100,000 grant to help fund 21 new Trima Accel® Blood Collection Systems in support of SDBB’s Blood Collection Program. Trima Systems separate whole blood donations into three components – red blood cells, plasma, and platelets to ensure we meet the daily blood supply needs of our hospital partners. These systems will be utilized at all SDBB donor centers and bloodmobiles.
Since 2011, the Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation has generously donated $1,363,465 to fund state-of-the-art blood collection resources such as bloodmobiles, Trima Systems, cord blood technology, and transportation vehicles to save thousands of lives every year.
San Diego Blood Bank is grateful for the Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation’s lifesaving partnership!
meet Team Survivor Waylon
Shortly after birth, Waylon was diagnosed with severe respiratory distress. The following 13 weeks he had two surgeries and a total of 50 blood transfusions. Waylon was on oxygen for a year and a half and started walking at 2 ½ years old. He is doing great now, he loves music, arts and crafts, riding his bike and playing with his cars/trains. Most of all he loves hanging out with his big brother!
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.
Join SDBB’s Leadership Giving Circle with a $1,000 or more annual gift to fund critical resources and have an even greater impact on the lives of patients in need.
Join SDBB’s exclusive monthly giving program, the Visionary Circle, and provide steady income for SDBB’s programs.
Make an annual financial donation to support SDBB’s greatest needs.
Your support will help fund critical equipment and supplies that help staff safely collect blood.
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.
march is national nutrition month
National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.
During National Nutrition Month and beyond, choose nutrient-rich foods that represent the five basic food groups. Use these tips to get started: https://sm.eatright.org/nutrichdiet.*
Planning ahead may help relieve mealtime stress. Follow these steps to plan for and prepare nutritious and delicious meals that fit your preferences and lifestyle: https://sm.eatright.org/mealplanning.*
Knowing culinary techniques can help you bring out the flavor of foods without needing to add a lot of extra ingredients or calories! Learn the basics of common cooking techniques to navigate recipes and get healthy meals on the table: https://sm.eatright.org/culinarylingo.*
Eating healthfully doesn't have to be complicated! Choose nutritious foods that have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients. Click HERE for more tips.
*Source: https://www.eatright.org/food/resources/national-nutrition-month
giving opportunities
Gifts of Stock are a great way to make a lifesaving impact
San Diego Blood Bank Foundation 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 Sherry Serio, Vice President of Development, at 619-400-8188 or sserio@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.
happy St. Patrick’s Day
March 17, 2022
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick’s Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast–on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage.
The day is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. It is also widely celebrated by the Irish (and those that want to be) around the world, especially in Great Britain, Canada, the United States, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand. To learn more about the history of St. Patrick’s Day, visit History.com and don’t forget to wear green on March 17!
Health and Wellness
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.
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Set San Diego Blood Bank as your charity on Amazon.Smile and Amazon gives when you shop!FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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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.
