Donate Blood In Carlsbad: Red Cross Facing 'Severe Shortage'

Carlsbad CA

28 June, 2021

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CARLSBAD, CA — The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood and platelets amid a "severe blood shortage." "Donors of all blood types — especially type O and those giving platelets — are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products over the Fourth of July holiday and beyond," a Red Cross news release said. "While summer is traditionally a time when blood donations decline, this year is particularly challenging as many Americans receive their vaccinations and resume summer activities after more than a year of limited interactions and travel, leading to lower donor turnout. The need for blood doesn't take a holiday break — patients still depend on lifesaving transfusions." Blood drives are being held across San Diego County, including in Carlsbad. See a list of upcoming blood drives below. Individuals who donate July 1-7 will receive a Red Cross embroidered hat by mail, while supplies last. Donors who give July 7-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card by email, plus a chance to win gas for a year. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a blood drive. Fully vaccinated individuals, including staff and donors, no longer need to wear masks or socially distance, according to the Red Cross. Unvaccinated individuals continue to be required to wear masks and socially distance. Upcoming blood drives in San Diego CountyCardiff by the Sea 7/14/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1444 Lake DriveCarlsbad 7/3/2021: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Jersey Mike's La Costa, 7625 Via Campanile, Suite 122Chula Vista 6/28/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Chula Vista Elks Lodge, 901 Elks Lane6/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eastlake Community Church, 990 Lane Ave.6/29/2021: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Jersey Mike's Otay, 2015 Birch Road, #20017/12/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Chula Vista Center, 555 Broadway, Suite 138 El Cajon 6/29/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., East County Transitional Living Center, 1527 E Main St. Encinitas 6/29/2021: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Best Buy, 1046 N. El Camino Real7/1/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Seacoast Community Church, 1050 Regal Road7/7/2021: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive7/13/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena7/14/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle MagdalenaEscondido 6/30/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Westfield North County, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway7/6/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., DiCicco's Italian Restaurant, 515 W 13th Ave.7/15/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of Escondido, 201 N. Broadway Fallbrook 7/7/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., VFW Post 1924, 1175 Old Stage Road7/8/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S Stage Coach LaneLa Jolla 7/6/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Torrey Pines Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive N7/13/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Residence Inn, 8901 Gilman DriveNational City 7/11/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 1430 D Ave.Oceanside 7/8/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino Real7/8/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Oceanside Masonic Center, 511 Eucalyptus7/15/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino Real Pine Valley 7/13/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., US Border Patrol, 32355 Old Highway 80Poway 7/1/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mossy Nissan Poway, 14100 Poway Road7/11/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Temple Adat Shalom, 15905 Pomerado RoadRamona 6/30/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson LaneSan Diego Red Cross Kearny Mesa Blood Donation Center, 4229 Ponderosa Ave., Suite C (see RedCrossBlood.org for hours)6/28/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, 151 YMCA Way6/30/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Road6/30/2021: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Woodstock's Pizza, 6145 El Cajon Blvd.7/1/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Coast 9, 11120 Roselle St.7/2/2021: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., 4S Ranch Branch Library, 10433 Reserve Drive7/6/2021: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Civita Park, 7960 Civita Blvd.7/7/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Teamsters 542, 4666 Mission Gorge Place7/9/2021: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Jersey Mike's, 8726 Lake Murray Blvd., #C17/11/2021: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., San Rafael Parish, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive7/14/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway7/14/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., First Baptist Church of SD, 5055 Governor Drive7/15/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Country Inn & Suites, 5975 Lusk Blvd.7/15/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mission Valley Library, 2123 Fenton ParkwaySan Marcos 7/10/2021: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1250 Borden Road7/12/2021: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mission Hills Church, 400 Mission Hills Court Santee 7/6/2021: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Santee United Methodist Church, 8964 Magnolia Ave.What to know about giving bloodAll blood types are needed. Interested in donating? Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for more information or to make an appointment. A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 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 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive.