September/October 2024 Philanthropy Update
Blood recipients, Kamila and Ella wave in gratitude, at the Padres Summer Blood Drive (2019). Thanks to generous blood and financial donors, today they are thriving.
Dear Friend,
We invite you and a guest to Connect to Life on Thursday, September 26th at 5:30 p.m. The community event provides us with the opportunity to educate and inform our supporters about San Diego Blood Bank’s current initiatives. Make your reservation below and enjoy an evening with the SDBB team, guest speakers, and other esteemed supporters. Click on the invitation below to RSVP.
I am happy to share that through the support of our generous financial donors, we have successfully completed our $20,000 matching challenge from the John P. Martin Foundation, long-time donor John Howard, and an anonymous donor!
A new match from long-time supporter Rebecca Blakely Bashforth and an anonymous donor has now been unlocked. Your gift of any amount will truly make a difference and help us reach our next goal to match $5,000 by September 30th!
Please consider making your meaningful contribution today and it will be matched dollar-for-dollar— amplifying the impact of your gift. Support for the Drive to Save Lives campaign will enable us to secure a new bloodmobile to collect lifesaving blood throughout Southern California.
Please enjoy our September/October 2024 Philanthropy Update and we thank you in advance for supporting our mission!
With gratitude,
Cherryl Castro-Lector
Director of Development
(619) 400-8214
cclector@sdbb.org
join us for connect to life on SepTEMBER 26
hELP fUND A nEW BLOODMOBILE AND YOUR GIFT WILL BE MATCHED!
SDBB is embarking on a Drive to Save Lives to raise $750,000 for the purchase of a new bloodmobile. Bloodmobiles provide accessible and convenient blood donation opportunities throughout the entire Southern California region.
The great news is that we have met the $20,000 matching challenge from the John P. Martin Foundation, long-time donor John Howard, and an anonymous donor to kick off the campaign!
Now, a new match from long-time supporter and Team Survivor Rebecca Blakely Bashforth and an anonymous donor has been unlocked and our new goal is to match $5,000 by September 30th! Your help today could help us raise another $10,000 and get us closer to our goal to fund the bloodmobile.
Together in partnership with the community, we save lives.
For corporate partnership opportunities and other ways to gives, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.
Featured Partner
San Diego Blood Bank would like to thank the Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation for their recent generous grant award. The funds will purchase four new Trima Systems to support blood collection at our new Clairemont Mesa Donor Center. Trimas play a vital role in safely collecting blood components for patients in need. We thank the Zable Foundation for 13 years of continued community partnership!
For more than 60 years, SeaWorld has partnered with organizations to create meaningful experiences and inspire guests to make a difference in the world.
SeaWorld San Diego is partnering with us this September to promote blood donation in our region by offering complimentary Howl-O-Scream tickets to our blood donors. SeaWorld San Diego’s commitment to our mission will make a huge difference for thousands of local patient lives.
Thank you to SeaWorld San Diego! Get all the details and donate blood at sandiegobloodbank.org/seaworld.
BLOOD COLLECTION SUPPORT
Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation
Maurice J. Masserini Trust
We are grateful to the Maurice J. Masserini Trust and the Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation for their recent gifts in support of San Diego Blood Bank’s blood collection program. Blood collected at SDBB donor centers helps those with critical medical needs, from cancer to trauma. In response to community needs, and for blood donors to have access to physical donor centers, SDBB has opened a temporary site in Clairemont Mesa with a permanent site opening this fall.
For more information about supporting blood collection, please contact
Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.
join us at the 10th anNual shopping extravaganza!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping!
October 12, 9am to 8pm
Shopping Extravaganza is more than just a shopping spree—it’s a unique event that allows you to give back to your community while indulging in retail therapy.
Join us for a fun day of shopping, wine tasting, lunch, and exclusive shopping at the Outlets at San Clemente.With your ticket, you’ll gain access to exclusive discounts at a variety of our retail stores. In addition to a catered lunch and live entertainment, you’ll also have the chance to win over $40,000 in retailer gift cards and prizes.
Proceeds from this event support over 30 local nonprofits, including San Diego Blood Bank! It’s a day of fun, giving, and community spirit!
We have a goal to sell over 100 tickets! Help us Reach our Goal!
To purchase your tickets, please click on the button below and select San Diego Blood Bank. $25 of each ticket sold supports blood collection for thousands of local patients each year.
Stop by our booth at the event to learn more about SDBB and the many ways you can support our lifesaving mission.
For more information about the event, please visit outletsatsanclemente.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the Outlets at San Clemente!
special thanks
Walmart Pharmacy Manager, Fabiola Silveria with Kimberly Obdianela, SDBB Development Coordinator (right).
A special thank you to La Mesa Walmart #5684 for their generous donation in support of our blood collection program. Their support fuels lifesaving blood services that ensure blood is on hospital shelves to save lives. Thank you to La Mesa Walmart for supporting San Diego Blood Bank and saving lives in our community.
For more information about corporate support, please reach out to Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.
Meet donor technician Danny
Danny has been with San Diego Blood Bank for over a year as a Donor Technician and Mobile Driver. He enjoys video games, surfing, and golf.
Currently, Danny and his wife have 2 ravenous beagles, 6 cats, and host up to 5 foreign exchange students at a time. Working with his team, he always tries to have fun and make everyone’s day a little bit better.
national blood cancer awareness month
September is recognized as National Blood Cancer Awareness month. This month-long campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about various blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. According to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, blood cancer is a group of more than 100 cancers that often begin in the bone marrow can affect blood cells, lymph nodes, and other parts of the lymphatic system. During the month of September it is a crucial time for raising public awareness and advocating for better resources and care for patients and their loved ones.
Here are ways on how to get involved and support Blood Cancer Awareness month:
Educate yourself about the different types of blood cancers, their symptoms, and treatment options. Share this knowledge with other to raise awareness.
Consider making an impact, by donating to organizations that fund blood cancer research or provide resources to patients and their families.
Host a peer-to-peer fundraising event to raise money and awareness for blood cancer research.
Donate blood or volunteer at your local blood bank to meet patients who have been affected by blood cancer.
Source: awarenessdays.com.
Corporate Partnership Opportunities
San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) is grateful to our corporate partners who are passionate about saving and improving the lives of the patients we serve. They host blood drives, their employees volunteer and give blood, and they give financially to help support our greatest needs, such as bloodmobiles, lab equipment, blood collection supplies, and research.
We work with companies and organizations to create mutually beneficial partnership opportunities, and there are many ways to support our work, including:
Making a corporate gift to support a specific need
Sponsoring an event such as our Connect to Life stewardship and community event
Helping to fund programs like the High School Blood Drive Challenge
Making a gift in honor of employee volunteer hours
Providing a matching gift for a fundraising campaign
Conducting a point-of-sale or cash register round-up campaign
Fundraise for SDBB by hosting a donor reception, golf tournament, or other special event
SDBB recognizes our corporate partners throughout the year in various digital and print channels, on our donor center digital displays (in six of our donor centers), and on our bloodmobiles!
For more information about corporate partnerships, please contact Director of Development Cherryl Castro-Lector at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.
Planned Giving
Philanthropy is personal, and every donor has a unique “why” they give. There are many ways to make a planned gift such as stock, real estate, life insurance, will or living trust, charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, and charitable lead trust. SDBB also has an endowment at San Diego Foundation, and we welcome gifts to fund # 4727 (please include the fund number on your check).
For more information about how to contribute to San Diego Blood Bank’s endowment or create your legacy through planned giving to SDBB, please contact Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at cclector@sdbb.org or (619) 400-8214.
donate your unwanted vehicle
to san Diego Blood Bank
San Diego Blood Bank is proud to partner 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 San Diego Blood Bank! Here are a few sites you can use to find those perfect gifts while donating to SDBB to support our lifesaving efforts.
GoodShop: 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. To become a Visionary Circle member, contact Development Manager Diane Owens at (619) 400-8336 or dowens@sdbb.org.
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 gift, 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
Cherryl Castro-Lector, Director of Development, at 619-400-8214
or cclector@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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