November/December 2022 Philanthropy Update
Financial gifts support bloodmobiles that collect blood for patients like Quincy (left) who received multiple blood and platelet transfusions during treatment for leukemia and in preparation for a blood marrow transplant from his brother Reece (right).
Greetings from San Diego Blood Bank!
In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to express my sincere thanks to all our dedicated financial donors. Your support allows us to further our lifesaving mission in the community. As a valued partner to San Diego Blood Bank, your gifts support our lifesaving blood services and groundbreaking research, and most importantly, give the gift of life. For that, we are extremely thankful.
We are raising funds for a new bloodmobile, and I am thrilled to share that San Diego Self Storage and Managing Partner, Anthony R. Carr, are matching all Campaign for Life gifts up to $75,000 through December 31! Bloodmobiles are relied upon daily to collect a robust blood supply to support the health needs of the community. Your important gift toward a new bloodmobile will be doubled, thus helping us to reach our $380,000 goal sooner! Please consider making a gift towards this match opportunity today.
Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients like Quincy (featured above) who rely on blood to survive. Your continued support of our mission is deeply gratifying to us, and we hope it is the same for you.
Please enjoy this philanthropy update. For information about Campaign for Life, contact me at cclector@sdbb.org or 619.400.8214.
Warmest wishes to you and your family this Thanksgiving!
Many thanks,
Cherryl Castro-Lector
Director of Development
(619) 400-8214
cclector@sdbb.org
Campaign for life
Help fund a New Bloodmobile and Your Gift will Be Matched!
We invite you to partner with San Diego Blood Bank by making an investment in community health through a new bloodmobile.
Our urgent need this year is a new bloodmobile that will replace an aging vehicle in our fleet. The Campaign for Life goal is to raise $380,000 for a bloodmobile that will impact thousands of lives over its 15-year lifespan. Thanks to generous gifts from the Cushman Foundation, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors, and individual donors, we have raised over $90,000 toward our goal.
In partnership with the community, SDBB hosts more than 1,700 mobile blood drives each year, collecting approximately 50% of our annual blood supply.
You can make a difference in the lives of family members, neighbors, friends, and colleagues by helping to ensure blood is on hospital shelves every day to save lives.
Thanks to San Diego Self Storage and
Anthony R. Carr, Managing Partner, all gifts through December 31st in support of our new bloodmobile will be matched up to $75,000. That means that your contribution will be DOUBLED.
For corporate partnership opportunities and other ways to give, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development at (619) 400-8214 or cclector@sdbb.org.
November 29, 2022
Please remember San Diego Blood Bank when you participate in Giving Tuesday this year. All Giving Tuesday gifts will help fund a new bloodmobile and will be matched, dollar-for-dollar up to $75,000, thanks to San Diego Self Storage and Anthony R. Carr, Managing Partner.
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to contribute toward building the better world we all want to live in.
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The Combined Federal Campaign is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign, raising millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season support eligible nonprofit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. For more information, visit https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome
2021/2022 Impact Report
We are pleased to share San Diego Blood Bank’s 2021/2022 Impact Report that 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.
In addition to expanding our Blood Collection Program with two new donor sites, over the past year we launched new programs to reward blood donors and to collaborate with community partners on a larger scale to inspire people to donate blood. We also invested in innovative blood genotyping technology to more closely match blood types to help prevent complications in blood recipients.
SDBB’s mission remains steadfast, and we appreciate your investment in helping ensure patients suffering from illness, injury or a life-threatening condition or disease receive lifesaving blood.
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.
Broken Yolk Café is rewarding blood donors with a tasty treat!
However you say it, it's great to be a blood donor this November and December! Broken Yolk Cares is back and saving lives during the season of giving to give the community healthier and happier holidays.
Donate blood November 21 through December 11, 2022, and get a voucher for a FREE entrée* to dine in and enjoy at The Broken Yolk Café. Not only that, your donation will help save up to three local lives.
Book your donation today at one of the many Broken Yolk Café location blood drives starting Thanksgiving week (Nov 21 - Nov 28) or find a San Diego Blood Bank location or community blood drive near you.
To donate blood, you must be 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 114 pounds and be in general good health. View FAQs.
Since 2017, Broken Yolk Café's sponsored blood drives and promotions have collected 32,503 lifesaving units of blood, impacting up to 97,509 patients in So Cal hospitals. The Broken Yolk Café earned the 2021 Corporation of the Year Award presented by America's Blood Centers (ABC) "ABC Awards of Excellence" for committing to community health in partnership with San Diego Blood Bank. We are honored to continue our lifesaving partnership this holiday season.
Schedule an appointment or call (619) 400-8251. Walk-ins are welcome.
Meet caroline
Caroline was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma in 2013. She underwent many rounds of chemotherapy, radiation therapy and six rounds of antibody-driven immunotherapy. She also received several blood and platelets transfusions as part of her treatment. Caroline is now clear of the disease! She loves to dance, read, play with medical equipment, and loves school.
Tree of Life campaign
San Diego Blood Bank partners with Tree San Diego to offer unique opportunity to new blood donors
SDBB has launched a double-impact Tree of Life campaign aimed at recruiting brand new volunteer blood donors during the season of giving.
Starting November 1, 2022, new blood donors who register at check-in with SDBB group code: "TREE" will save lives through blood donation and help the environment thrive thanks to SDBB’s partnership with Tree San Diego and Forestmatic to sponsor tree planting initiatives here in San Diego and in Uganda.
This special offering is limited to the first 2,500 donors who qualify, with a potential impact of planting 5,000 trees.
The season of giving is the perfect time to plant the seeds of change and start a lifesaving tradition of donating blood. The more people in our community that we can inspire to become blood donors for the Tree of Life campaign, the greater impact we can have on sustaining community health and environmental wellness.
New blood donors can participate in our Tree of Life campaign by doing these two things:
Donate blood with San Diego Blood Bank for the first-time during November 2022.
Register with group code: "TREE."
When you donate blood as a “first-timer” with SDBB and register with the code: TREE, you are investing in life “TREE-fold” as we like to say. Together we can save local hospital patients, help communities in Uganda, and sponsor tree planting initiatives, maintenance, and care for up to 2,500 trees in San Diego County.
For more information about the campaign and to make an appointment, click HERE.
Special Thanks
We are excited to announce that City National Bank is the Presenting Sponsor at a community Blood Drive on Thursday, December 8th!
A long-time supporter of San Diego Blood Bank through corporate giving, Team SDBB, and different volunteer opportunities over the years, City National Bank’s commitment to SDBB is what helps to fuel our mission of connecting diverse communities to save and improve lives through blood and biotherapies.
Thank you to City National Bank for supporting San Diego Blood Bank and saving lives in our community!
December is National Car Donation Month!
Donate Your Unwanted Car, Truck, Motorcycle, RV or Boat to San Diego blood Bank and Help Save Lives
San Diego Blood Bank 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.
CauseNetwork Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) charitable foundation, founded National Car Donation Month to bring awareness to vehicle donations.
San Diego Blood Bank’s Annual Individual 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 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 patients in our community.
Corporate partners Fuel Our Mission
Corporate partners dedicated to supporting regional health ensures we can meet the needs of our hospital partners. Their support helps us host more than 1,700 annual blood drives and funds vital blood collection equipment.
We are actively seeking companies to partner with us to save lives and advance the health of our community. All corporate gifts received through December 31, will matched - dollar-for-dollar - up to $75,000, thanks to San Diego Self Storage and Managing Partner Anthony R. Carr.
For more information on our corporate sponsorship opportunities, contact Cherryl Castro-Lector at cclector@sandiegobloodbank.org or (619) 400-8214.
Photo: cna.org
Health and Wellness
To stay connected to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention latest COVID-19 health updates click HERE.
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.
Shop. Donate. Save lives!
While shopping for gifts or everyday essentials, you can also support 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 San Diego Blood Bank. 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’s mission. 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 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 Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at 619-400-8214 or cclector@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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