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

The Purple 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 obtainable when hospitals want it,” a Purple Cross information launch mentioned.

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

Anybody who donates blood or platelets by way of by way of July 10 will obtain an unique Purple 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 Heart, 511 Eucalyptus

Ramona

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

San Diego

• Purple Cross Kearny Mesa Blood Donation Heart, 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 Heart 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 Heart, 10240 Science Heart 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 Heart 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. Concerned with donating? Obtain the Purple 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 typically good well being could also be eligible to donate blood. Highschool college students and different donors 18 and youthful even have to fulfill sure top 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.