May/June 2023 Philanthropy Update
Dear Friend,
I am delighted to introduce our new Development Coordinator Kimberly Obdianela who joined the Financial Development team this spring. Kimberly is a native San Diegan who graduated from California State University San Marcos with a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Human Services. Kimberly joins us from Operation HOPE, a nonprofit that aims to improve financial inequity and provide financial literacy for San Diegans. Kimberly worked closely with the Development and Marketing teams, as well as providing support to its board of directors. Please join me in welcoming Kimberly to San Diego Blood Bank!
San Diego Blood Bank is excited to host its 7th Annual Padres Summer Blood Drive, sponsored by Sycuan Casino Resort. The blood drive will take place on Wednesday, May 31, 9am to 6pm in Gallagher Square at Petco Park. As you know, this comes at a critical time when the blood supply nationwide dips to low levels due to travel and school closures. We have an opportunity to fill our shelves with the necessary blood and blood components for patients in need. Thanks to Sycuan’s continued support, we have been successful year after year in growing our blood supply.
On behalf of San Diego Blood Bank, thank you for making a difference in the lives of people in need of lifesaving blood. Our mission is in motion because of your generous financial gifts!
Many thanks,
Cherryl
Cherryl Castro-Lector
Director of Development
(619) 400-8214
cclector@sdbb.org
Spring Matching Appeal Campaign
To support blood collection this year, two generous financial donors have pledged to match all spring appeal gifts up to $12,000! We hope their generosity and dedication to our lifesaving mission will inspire you to consider a gift—or consistent, monthly support—to sustain our vital blood collection program that has served our community for over 73 years.
Every day, financial donors touch the lives of thousands of people. From our committed team of phlebotomists, donor technicians, blood donors, and the patients we serve — you help improve their quality of life.
Your financial gift is important because it offers immediate resources directed to vital equipment and supplies to support our Blood Collection Program.
7th Annual Padres summer blood drive presented by sycuan casino resort
Wednesday, May 31, 9am to 6pm, Gallagher Square at Petco Park
The Padres Summer Blood Drive is one of SDBB’s largest blood collection drives and is an annual effort to boost San Diego County's blood supply, which routinely dips in the summer because students are on summer break and donors are out of town. Since 2017, more than 2,698 pints of blood have supported thousands of patients in Southern California hospitals.
We are excited to partner with Presenting Sponsor Sycuan Casino Resort for the seventh consecutive year for this blood collection event. Sycuan has been a longstanding partner of SDBB since 1995, and has helped us collect more than 2,698 pints of blood to help save lives in our community! Thank you, Sycuan Casino, for your generous support!
Blood Drive 2023 Information
Join us for fun in the sun at Petco Park to help the community in need at the 7th Annual Padres Summer Blood Drive presented by Sycuan Casino Resort.
Appointments will be honored first. Walk-ins are welcome. Book your Appointment
All blood donors will receive a limited-edition Padres Summer Blood Drive T-shirt and access to two (2) complimentary tickets to the June 7 game against the Seattle Mariners, while supplies last.
Parking: Free* to blood donors in the Lexus Premier Parking Lot (Corner of Park Blvd. & Imperial Ave) [ Map It ] *Parking is subject to availability.
To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh a minimum of 114 pounds, and be in general good health.
Learn more about donor eligibility requirements and read Frequently Asked Questions. Still have questions? We're here to help! Call (619) 400-8251 or email donorservices@sdbb.org.
Thank you to the 7th Annual Padres Summer Blood Drive presenting sponsor Sycuan Casino Resort, for your $15,000 gift in support of our blood collection program! Since 2017, more than 2,698 pints of blood have gone on to support thousands of patients in Southern California hospitals. The blood donations collected at this year's Padres Summer Blood Drive will give the region's blood supply a boost to help patients in our community. Sycuan is a valuable partner—helping to save thousands of lives every year!
We would also like to thank First 5 Commission of San Diego for sponsoring the Annual Padres Blood Drive this year. The support from our sponsors will help fund a new bloodmobile to collect lifesaving blood for patients in need.
may is monthly donor month!
Provide Sustaining Support for San Diego Blood Bank’s Greatest Needs Through Our Visionary Circle Giving Program
We are grateful to our Visionary Circle monthly donors who help keep the doors of our donor centers open and the wheels turning on our bloodmobiles.
By becoming a monthly donor, you will help provide consistent and reliable funding for the ongoing needs of our blood collection program that provides our hospital partners with blood for patients in need.
As a Visionary Circle member, you will enjoy the opportunity to take a behind-the-scenes tour of SDBB, attend special events and meet some of the blood recipients that benefit directly from the collection of lifesaving blood through our blood collection program you support.
With your help, we can ensure a steady blood supply to our community and continue to save thousands of lives every year. Join us to save lives today!
For more information about the Visionary Circle program, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at (619) 400-8214 or cclector@sdbb.org.
Meet team survivor Keely
Keely suffered life-threatening injuries after falling 30 feet off a ski lift. She had 7 surgeries to repair her shattered spleen and liver and to remove a kidney. Keely was on life support in a medically induced coma for 10 days and was in the hospital for a month, where she required 30 units of life-saving blood products.
Today, she still skis and is pursuing a medical career. She organizes blood drives and speaks to groups advocating for blood donation. She thanks blood donors for her second chance at life and is now a blood donor herself.
On 14 June 2023, World Blood Donor Day will again be celebrated throughout the world. Officially designated as an annual event by the World Health Assembly in 2005, the day provides a special opportunity to celebrate and thank voluntary blood donors around the world for their gift of blood and has become a major focus for action towards achieving universal access to safe blood transfusion.
Blood donors are the guardians of the community. Blood donors are humans helping humans for the good of all. Giving blood is the ultimate act of love and kindness. When caring people come together to give life, our region can rely on a safe, diverse, and robust blood supply for patients in need.
Only 3% of the population donates blood. These helpful heroes shoulder the burden. Blood donors protect our neighbors and families. Donations from voluntary, unpaid blood donors ensure more local lives are saved.
Blood recipients are grateful. Watch our 3-minute video on YouTube about how blood donors impact life.
“It feels good to be part of a community where we all look out for each other.” — SDBB Donor
How can you celebrate World Blood Donor Day?
There are many ways you can make a difference in the lives of people in your community. Join San Diego Blood Bank and make an impact!
Donate blood on June 14
Save lives at a San Diego Blood Bank location or mobile blood drive in honor of World Blood Donor Day. Register with code: WBDD at check-in. Call (619) 400-8251 to schedule.
Shop for the Cause
On Saturday, June 10th, Kendra Scott stores in Mission Valley, UTC and Newport Beach will donate 20% of proceeds to the San Diego Blood Bank on purchases made between 12pm – 2pm.
Funds raised will go toward a new bloodmobile that will collect lifesaving blood for patients in need. If you can’t make it to a store, use online code GIVEBACK-EDNYS all day June 10 and June 11.
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.
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.
Health and Wellness
JUNE IS NATIONAL MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH
In June, National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month shines a spotlight on a debilitating condition that affects 1 in 7 Americans.
Migraines and headaches wreak havoc on a sufferer’s daily life. While a migraine is a headache, a headache isn’t always a migraine. Headaches cause pain in the neck, sinuses, face, and head. Migraines, however, cause debilitating pain, visual disturbances, or both. They can last for hours or days and are often chronic. Without relief, migraines can cause other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness and can also lead to depression.
Migraine requires a diagnosis by a physician. While treatments are available for migraines, it can take time to find one that works for you. Migraine sufferers often face stigma. Since nearly everyone has had a headache, a migraine is a different type of pain. Combined with variable duration and symptoms, migraines are more than “just a headache.” Missing work or events due to migraine adds to the stress of the condition. During National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, it’s important to keep these concerns in mind when a friend or family member is dealing with a migraine.
National Migraine and Headache Awareness month encourages education, research, and improved treatments. All month long, organizations will be presenting information on their websites, webinars, and facilities. Join the movement and earn more about the causes and symptoms of migraines. If you suffer from migraines, discover more about treatments or track your triggers. Triggers might include food, sleep habits, or dehydration, but there are many other migraine triggers. Show your support for those who live with migraines by wearing purple (like purple sunglasses from ShadesForMigraine.org) or changing your social media profile purple. Help eliminate the stigma associated with migraine by sharing your experiences and reading the experiences of others. When you participate, use #MigraineAndHeadacheAwareness Month or #MHAM on social media.
For more information, visit the Migraine & Headache Awareness Month - CHAMP (migraineheadacheawarenessmonth.org)
*Source: NATIONAL MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE AWARENESS MONTH - June - National Day Calendar
donate your unwanted vehicle
to san Diego Blood Bank
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.
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.
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. Contact Development Manager Susan Josephson at 619-400-8320 or sjosephson@sdbb.org.
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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