For immediate release:
January 8, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Peachey
(650) 353-1379
media@stanfordbloodcenter.org
January 8, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Peachey
(650) 353-1379
media@stanfordbloodcenter.org
Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is excited to celebrate National Blood Donor Month this January by thanking donors for their lifesaving generosity with fantastic giveaways and events. As a proud partner of the Golden State Warriors, all donors will receive an exclusive Stanford Blood Center/Warriors sweatshirt—a fun way to stay cozy and show your team spirit while giving the gift of life! Additionally, SBC is partnering with the San Jose Sharks for a special “Save a Life” blood drive, giving donors the chance to win exciting Sharks-themed prizes.
The holiday season often brings a significant dip in blood donations due to travel, seasonal illnesses, and busy schedules, which makes January an especially critical time to replenish the blood supply. “With the new year comes an opportunity to reflect on what truly matters, and blood donation is an incredible way to support your community,” said Harpreet Sandhu, CEO of Stanford Blood Center. “We encourage everyone to consider making blood donation a regular part of their routine or even part of their New Year’s resolution. Every donation has the power to save lives and make a meaningful difference.”
In addition to a free Warriors sweatshirt, donors can sign up to participate in the “Save a Life” blood drive with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, January 11, 2025. “We’re honored to team up with the Sharks again for our annual blood drive,” said Elisa Manzanares, SBC account manager. “This popular event offers fans a chance to combine their passion for hockey with the opportunity to make a lifesaving impact. Every blood donation helps patients in need, and we’re so grateful for the Sharks’ continued support in bringing the community together to save lives.”
As a special thank-you, donors will be entered to win exciting prizes:
1. Lots of Winners
• 96 donors will win a pair of tickets to the Tuesday, February 4, 2025, San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens game.
2. Grand Prizes
• Five lucky donors will win tickets to a Penthouse Suite for the February 4 game:
• Four sets of four tickets
• One set of two tickets
The holiday season often brings a significant dip in blood donations due to travel, seasonal illnesses, and busy schedules, which makes January an especially critical time to replenish the blood supply. “With the new year comes an opportunity to reflect on what truly matters, and blood donation is an incredible way to support your community,” said Harpreet Sandhu, CEO of Stanford Blood Center. “We encourage everyone to consider making blood donation a regular part of their routine or even part of their New Year’s resolution. Every donation has the power to save lives and make a meaningful difference.”
In addition to a free Warriors sweatshirt, donors can sign up to participate in the “Save a Life” blood drive with the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, January 11, 2025. “We’re honored to team up with the Sharks again for our annual blood drive,” said Elisa Manzanares, SBC account manager. “This popular event offers fans a chance to combine their passion for hockey with the opportunity to make a lifesaving impact. Every blood donation helps patients in need, and we’re so grateful for the Sharks’ continued support in bringing the community together to save lives.”
As a special thank-you, donors will be entered to win exciting prizes:
1. Lots of Winners
• 96 donors will win a pair of tickets to the Tuesday, February 4, 2025, San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens game.
2. Grand Prizes
• Five lucky donors will win tickets to a Penthouse Suite for the February 4 game:
• Four sets of four tickets
• One set of two tickets
Visit stanfordbloodcenter.org/sharks for more details on the drive.
Support National Blood Donor Month by making a resolution to save lives. Join us for these exciting donor opportunities and together, we can make a difference!
Support National Blood Donor Month by making a resolution to save lives. Join us for these exciting donor opportunities and together, we can make a difference!
Appointments can be made online at stanfordbloodcenter.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.
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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