Limited-edition long-sleeved T-shirts for those who come to give around holidays
 

ORANGE COUNTY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, SAN DIEGO COUNTY (Dec. 7, 2021) – Nearly two years into the pandemic, everyone has earned a holiday break with their family and friends. But as the nation gathers again for celebrations this season, the American Red Cross, which provides 40% of the country’s blood, is facing historically low blood supply levels.

Busy holiday schedules, breaks from school and winter weather all contribute to a drop in blood and platelet donations this time of year. Those factors, combined with the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, make it vital for donors to make an appointment to give as soon as possible. If more donors don’t come forward to give blood, some patients requiring a transfusion may potentially face delays in care.

Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). There is no blood donation waiting period for those who have received a flu shot or a Moderna, Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine or booster, so long as they are symptom-free.   

To encourage donors to help address the historically low blood supply this holiday season, all who come to give Dec. 17-Jan. 2 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt, while supplies last.

Blood drive safety

Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including face masks for donors and staff, regardless of vaccination status – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities Dec. 17-Jan. 2:

Orange County

Anaheim

• 12/22/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Brewery X, 3191 E La Palma Avenue
• 12/30/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Brewery X, 3191 E La Palma Avenue

Brea

• 12/22/2021: 9:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., Brea Gateway Center, 305 W Imperial Highway
• 12/23/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Brea Masonic Center, 500 E Imperial Hwy
• 12/29/2021: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., ALTA Resources, 950 Mariner St
• 12/30/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Brea Masonic Center, 500 E Imperial Hwy

Buena Park

• 12/23/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Buena Park Downtown, 8308 On the Mall

Dana Point

• 12/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Starbucks, 32880 Pacific Coast Highway #42

Dove Canyon

• 12/29/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dove Canyon Golf Club, 22682 Golf Club Dr.

Fountain Valley

• Red Cross Fountain Valley Blood Donation Center, 17800 Newhope St. See RedCrossBlood.org for hours

Fullerton

• Red Cross Fullerton Blood Donation Center, 1144 Rosecrans Ave. See RedCrossBlood.org for hours
• 12/22/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., AMC Dine-In, 1001 S. Lemon St
• 12/30/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., St Jude Medical Center, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Drive

Huntington Beach

• 12/17/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Huntington Beach Masonic Center, 601 Palm Avenue
• 12/21/2021: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Starbucks, 7622 Edinger Ave
• 12/27/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Huntington Beach Masonic Center, 601 Palm Avenue
• 12/30/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Huntington Beach Masonic Center, 601 Palm Avenue

Irvine

• 12/17/2021: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Nissan of Irvine, 32 Auto Center Drive
• 12/20/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Antis Roofing, 2649 Campus Dr
• 12/21/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Antis Roofing, 2649 Campus Dr
• 12/22/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Antis Roofing, 2649 Campus Dr

La Habra

• 12/23/2021: 1:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m., Frazier Martial Arts, 759 E. Whittier Blvd
• 12/27/2021: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Walmart, 1340 S. Beach Blvd

La Palma

• 12/20/2021: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Oriental Moo-Do School, 5031 La Palma Ave Suite A

Ladera Ranch

• 12/20/2021: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., Ladera Ranch Oak Knoll, 28192 O'Neill Drive

Laguna Hills

• Red Cross Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center, 22971 Mill Creek Dr. See RedCrossBlood.org for hours. 

Laguna Niguel

• 12/19/2021: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church, 30071 Ivy Glenn Dr

Lake Forest

• 12/27/2021: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Bagels & Brew, 21771 Lake Forest Drive #100
• 12/28/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Irvine Valley Masonic Lodge, 23685 Birtcher

Los Alamitos

• 12/21/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd
• 12/26/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan Street
• 1/2/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan Street

Mission Viejo

• 12/22/2021: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Vista Del Lago Apartments, 21622 Marguerite Parkway
• 12/28/2021: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Saddleback Lanes, 25402 Marguerite Pkwy
• 1/2/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Orange County Islamic Foundation, 23581 Madero Drive

Orange

• 12/19/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion Post 132, 143 S. Lemon Street
• 12/28/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., First Christian Church of Orange, 1130 East Walnut Ave
• 12/30/2021: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m., Starbucks, 2115 N. Tustin Ave. #2
• 12/30/2021: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Starbucks, 2115 N. Tustin Ave. #2

Rancho Mission Viejo

• 12/26/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rancho Mission Viejo, 35 Ascenso Avenue

Rancho Santa Margarita

• 12/30/2021: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Starbucks 5755 Lowes Plaza, 30465 Avenida De Las Flores

San Clemente

• 12/23/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Baha'is of San Clemente, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• 12/28/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Baha'is of San Clemente, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente

San Juan Capistrano

• 12/23/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group- Orange County, 31896 Plaza Dr

Santa Ana

• Red Cross Santa Ana Blood Donation Center, 600 Parkcenter Drive. See RedCrossBlood.org for hours. 

Seal Beach

• 12/27/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave
• 12/29/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mary Wilson Library, 707 Electric Ave

Silverado

• 12/21/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Silverado Community Park, 27641 Silverado Canyon Road

Tustin

• 12/22/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tustin Ranch Plaza, 13207 Jamboree Road
• 12/29/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Tustin Meadows Community Association, 14702 Devonshire Ave

Westminster

• 12/17/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Westminster Mall, 100 Westminster Mall
• 12/29/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Westminster Mall, 100 Westminster Mall
• 12/30/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Westminster Mall, 100 Westminster Mall

Yorba Linda

• 12/20/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Yorba Linda Masonic Center, 4847 Main St
• 12/20/2021: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Keller Williams, 19631 Yorba Linda Blvd
• 12/23/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Yorba Linda Masonic Center, 4847 Main St
• 12/27/2021: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Yorba Linda Masonic Center, 4847 Main St
• 12/27/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Yorba Linda Masonic Center, 4847 Main St

Riverside County

Corona

• 12/19/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., American Legion Post 742, 1557 Yorba St
• 12/21/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., New Hope Family Worship Center, 804 S Lincoln Ave
• 12/26/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Corona Regional Medical Center, 800 S Main Street

Eastvale

• 12/22/2021: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Eastvale Community Center, 13820 Schleisman Rd
• 12/29/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Homecoming at Eastvale, 5464 W Homecoming Circle

Menifee

• 12/20/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, 30140 Town Center Dr

Moreno Valley

• 12/22/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., St Patrick Catholic Church, 10915 Pigeon Pass Rd
• 12/28/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., VFW Post 8547, 22616 Alessandro Blvd

Murrieta

• 12/17/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Rancho Springs Medical Center, 25520 Medical Dr
• 12/29/2021: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., Epic Rollertainment, 39809 Avenida Acacias
• 1/2/2022: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Walmart, 41200 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd

Riverside

• 12/18/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Red Cross Riverside Chapter, 6235 Rivercrest Dr, Suite A
• 12/27/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Riverside Community Hospital, 4445 Magnolia Ave
• 12/28/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mt. Rubidoux SDA Church, 5320 Victoria Ave

San Bernardino

• 12/21/2021: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Summit Career College, 804 East Brier Drive

Temecula

• 12/17/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Temecula, 41000 Main Street
• 12/19/2021: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Walmart, 32225 Hwy 79 South
• 12/27/2021: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Bank of America, 27489 Ynez Rd

San Bernardino County

Chino

• 12/17/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Chino Valley Medical Center, 5451 Walnut Ave

Fontana

• 12/17/2021: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Fontana Foundation of Hope, 9460 Sierra Ave

Highland

• 12/28/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Bear Springs Event Center, 27923 Highland Ave

Ontario

• 12/28/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Ontario Police Department, 2500 S. Archibald Ave

Rancho Cucamonga

• 12/29/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 7777 Victoria Gardens

Redlands

• 12/21/2021: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., American Legion Post 106, 814 W Colton Ave
• 12/28/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Redlands Family YMCA, 500 E Citrus Avenue

San Bernardino

• 12/23/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Paul AME Church, 1355 W. 21st Street

Victorville

• 12/26/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Spring Valley Lake Country Club, 13229 Spring Valley Parkway

Yucaipa

• 12/27/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., St Albans Episcopal Church, 12692 5th St

San Diego County

Cardiff by the Sea

• 12/23/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1444 Lake Drive

Carlsbad

• 12/23/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real

Chula Vista

• 12/20/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Chula Vista Center, 555 Broadway, Suite 138
• 12/27/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Chula Vista Elks Lodge, 901 Elks Lane

Coronado

• 12/28/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way

El Cajon

• 12/27/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Parkway Plaza, 415 Parkway Plaza

Encinitas

• 12/21/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive
• 12/29/2021: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Best Buy, 1046 N. El Camino Real

Escondido

• 12/23/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Escondido East Valley Community Center, 2245 East Valley Parkway
• 12/26/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Westfield North County, 272 E. Via Rancho Pkwy

Fallbrook

• 12/21/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Fallbrook Library, 124 South Mission Rd
• 12/28/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S Stage Coach Lane

La Jolla

• 12/21/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Torrey Pines Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Dr N

La Mesa

• 12/18/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center, 8450 La Mesa Blvd

Lakeside

• 12/30/2021: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hill Country Community Church, 8950 Lakeview Rd

Oceanside

• 12/22/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Oceanside Masonic Center, 511 Eucalyptus
• 12/23/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino Real
• 12/30/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Oceanside Masonic Center, 511 Eucalyptus

Poway

• 12/20/2021: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mossy Nissan Poway, 14100 Poway Rd
• 12/22/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Poway Branch Library, 13137 Poway Rd

San Diego

• Red Cross Kearny Mesa Blood Donation Center, 4229 Ponderosa Ave., Suite C. See RedCrossBlood.org for hours
• 12/22/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Pkwy
• 12/28/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Road
• 12/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Carmel Mountain Ranch Library, 12095 World Trade Drive
• 12/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rancho Penasquitos Library, 13330 Salmon River Road

San Marcos

• 12/20/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rock Church, 1370 W San Marcos Blvd
• 12/30/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Lodge at Lake San Marcos, 1105 La Bonita Dr

Save time during donation

Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®. With RapidPass®, donors complete the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of donation, from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

To donate blood, individuals need to bring a blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification that are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

Health insights for donors

At a time when health information has never been more important, the Red Cross is screening all blood, platelet and plasma donations from self-identified African American donors for the sickle cell trait. This additional screening will provide Black donors with an additional health insight and help the Red Cross identify compatible blood types more quickly to help patients with sickle cell disease who require trait-negative blood. Blood transfusion is an essential treatment for those with sickle cell disease, and blood donations from individuals of the same race, ethnicity and blood type have a unique ability to help patients fighting sickle cell disease.   

Donors can expect to receive sickle cell trait screening results, if applicable, within one to two weeks through the Red Cross Blood Donor App and the online donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. 

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. 

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