LA JOLLA, CA — The American Crimson Cross is asking folks to donate blood and platelets this summer season, particularly across the Fourth of July.

The Crimson Cross sees a few 21 % decline in donations throughout vacation weeks, together with across the Fourth of July, based on the group.

“When blood donations drop, so does the blood provide, making it extraordinarily difficult to make sure blood is offered when hospitals want it,” a Crimson Cross information launch stated.

Crimson Cross blood drives are being held throughout San Diego County, together with in La Jolla. See an inventory of upcoming blood drives under. Donors are requested to schedule an appointment previous to arriving at a blood drive.

Anybody who donates blood or platelets via via July 10 will obtain an unique Crimson Cross recycled cotton tote bag, whereas provides final, based on the group.

• 7/7/2022: 9 a.m. – Three p.m., Oceanside First Presbyterian Church, 2001 El Camino Actual
• 7/14/2022: eight a.m. – 7 p.m., Oceanside Masonic Middle, 511 Eucalyptus

Ramona

• 7/13/2022: 9 a.m. – Three p.m., Olive Peirce Center College, 1521 Hanson Lane

San Diego

• Crimson Cross Kearny Mesa Blood Donation Middle, 4229 Ponderosa Ave., Suite C (See RedCrossBlood.org for hours)
• 7/5/2022: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Civita Park, 7960 Civita Blvd.
• 7/6/2022: 9 a.m. – Three p.m., Hsi Fang Temple, 4536 Park Blvd.
• 7/11/2022: 9 a.m. – Three p.m., Teamsters 542, 4666 Mission Gorge Place
• 7/12/2022: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Penasquitos Stake Middle of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 12835 Black Mountain Highway
• 7/12/2022: 9 a.m. – Three p.m., BioMed Realty at Science Middle, 10240 Science Middle Drive 7/12/2022: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Kura Oncology, 12730 Excessive Bluff Drive
• 7/13/2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Dwelling Areas, 8730 Rio San Diego Drive
• 7/14/2022: 12 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Jersey Mike’s Balboa, 5657 Balboa Ave.

San Marcos

• 7/7/2022: 9 a.m. – Three p.m., Metropolis of San Marcos, 1 Civic Middle Drive

Santee

• 7/5/2022: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., Santee United Methodist Church, 8964 Magnolia Ave.
• 7/13/2022: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Chick Fil A, 9418 Mission Gorge Highway

What To Know About Giving Blood

All blood sorts are wanted. All for donating? Obtain the Crimson Cross Blood Donor App, go to RedCrossBlood.org or name 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for extra data or to make an appointment.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two different types of identification are required at check-in.

People who’re 17 in most states (16 with parental consent the place allowed by state legislation), weigh not less than 110 kilos and are in usually good well being could also be eligible to donate blood. Highschool college students and different donors 18 and youthful even have to fulfill sure peak and weight necessities.

Donors can save time through the use of RapidPass to finish their pre-donation studying and well being historical past questionnaire on-line, on the day of their donation, earlier than arriving on the blood drive.