FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 28, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Peachey
(650) 353-1379
media@stanfordbloodcenter.org
August 28, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Peachey
(650) 353-1379
media@stanfordbloodcenter.org
WHAT:
Stanford Blood Center (SBC) has an afternoon of appointments open at their upcoming San Francisco Giants Blood Drive. New and existing donors are invited to make an appointment to donate blood. Walk-ins are accepted.
Everyone who donates will receive a $20 eCard, plus their choice of a Giants promotional item, while supplies last.
WHEN:
Donate blood on Friday, August 30th, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
WHERE:
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107
In the SBC bloodmobile at O’Doul Plaza by the Juan Marichal statue
WHY:
There is an ongoing need for all blood types. Please help ensure there is blood available for patients this summer and leave with Giants swag, while supplies last.
NOTE:
Appointments can be made online at sbcdonor.org, via the SBC app, or by calling 888-723-7831 or texting to 999-777. Walk-ins are always welcome!
Donors should be in good health with no cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms. Be sure to eat well prior to donation, drink fluids, and bring a photo ID. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent). Eligibility information can be found at stanfordbloodcenter.org/eligibility or by calling 888-723-7831.
Stanford Blood Center (SBC) has an afternoon of appointments open at their upcoming San Francisco Giants Blood Drive. New and existing donors are invited to make an appointment to donate blood. Walk-ins are accepted.
Everyone who donates will receive a $20 eCard, plus their choice of a Giants promotional item, while supplies last.
WHEN:
Donate blood on Friday, August 30th, 1:30pm – 4:30pm
WHERE:
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA 94107
In the SBC bloodmobile at O’Doul Plaza by the Juan Marichal statue
WHY:
There is an ongoing need for all blood types. Please help ensure there is blood available for patients this summer and leave with Giants swag, while supplies last.
NOTE:
Appointments can be made online at sbcdonor.org, via the SBC app, or by calling 888-723-7831 or texting to 999-777. Walk-ins are always welcome!
Donors should be in good health with no cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms. Be sure to eat well prior to donation, drink fluids, and bring a photo ID. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (or 16 with a parent or guardian’s consent). Eligibility information can be found at stanfordbloodcenter.org/eligibility or by calling 888-723-7831.
About Stanford Blood Center
Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is an independent, community blood center that supplies blood products and testing services to multiple Bay Area hospitals and is a recognized leader in the fields of transfusion and transplantation medicine. SBC was created at the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1978 to meet the complex transfusion and transplant needs of Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, as well as provide clinical trial services and specialized blood products for researchers. Today, the center remains locally focused, serving community hospitals, patients and donors, while contributing to research and advancement that impact the world at large. More information is available at stanfordbloodcenter.org.
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Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is an independent, community blood center that supplies blood products and testing services to multiple Bay Area hospitals and is a recognized leader in the fields of transfusion and transplantation medicine. SBC was created at the Stanford University School of Medicine in 1978 to meet the complex transfusion and transplant needs of Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, as well as provide clinical trial services and specialized blood products for researchers. Today, the center remains locally focused, serving community hospitals, patients and donors, while contributing to research and advancement that impact the world at large. More information is available at stanfordbloodcenter.org.
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