And score your entry into a drawing for VIP Global Game tickets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 30, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Schmidt, (650) 796-5726
media@stanfordbloodcenter.org
April 30, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jeff Schmidt, (650) 796-5726
media@stanfordbloodcenter.org
WHAT
Donate at any of Stanford Blood Center’s (SBC) mobile drives or centers this May 1 – 31 for a chance to win tickets to a Global Game and automatically receive two free tickets to a San Jose Earthquakes game!
Donate at any of Stanford Blood Center’s (SBC) mobile drives or centers this May 1 – 31 for a chance to win tickets to a Global Game and automatically receive two free tickets to a San Jose Earthquakes game!
Two lucky SBC donors will win four (4) VIP tickets to one of two Global Games matches in June on either Saturday, June 13 or Monday June 22.
VIP’s enjoy premium sideline seating and amazing amenities, including chef-curated dining stations and a sommelier-guided beverage service that’s served pre-match, halftime, and post-match.
You can learn more at: stanfordbloodcenter.org/win-san-jose-earthquakes-vip-tickets.
WHEN
Donate blood May 1 – 31
WHERE
Stanford Blood Center donation sites in Menlo Park, Mountain View, Campbell, and Dublin or any mobile blood drive. Find your nearest location HERE.
WHY
There is an immediate need for all blood types, especially type O+. Please help ensure there is blood available for patients in need by making an appointment today.
Donate blood May 1 – 31
WHERE
Stanford Blood Center donation sites in Menlo Park, Mountain View, Campbell, and Dublin or any mobile blood drive. Find your nearest location HERE.
WHY
There is an immediate need for all blood types, especially type O+. Please help ensure there is blood available for patients in need by making an appointment today.
Appointments can be made online at stanfordbloodcenter.org, through the SBC app, by calling 888-723-7831 or sending a text 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.
Think you're not eligible to give blood? The rules have recently changed, per the FDA. Check out the latest on blood donor eligibility here.
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About Stanford Blood Center
Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is an independent, community blood center that supplies blood products and testing services to multiple 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 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, 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.
About Stanford Blood Center
Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is an independent, community blood center that supplies blood products and testing services to multiple 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 Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, 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.