Donate Blood In Coronado And Get A Gift Card: Red Cross

CORONADO, CA — Save lives and get a gift card by donating blood or platelets through the American Red Cross.

The Red Cross, which supplies about 40 percent of the country's blood, issued its first-ever blood crisis in January, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and severe winter weather.

"The Red Cross blood supply remains vulnerable, and individuals are urged to schedule a blood or platelet donation," a news release said. "In the days and weeks ahead, it's critically important the Red Cross maintains a readily available blood supply so hospital patients can receive the care they need."

Anyone who donates blood or platelets in March will receive a $10 e-gift card, thanks to Fanatics. Donors will also automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to the 2022 MLB All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

Red Cross blood drives are being held across San Diego County, including in Coronado. See a list of upcoming blood drives below. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a blood drive.

Blood Donation Opportunities

Cardiff by the Sea

• 3/16/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1444 Lake Drive

Carlsbad

• 3/16/2022: 12 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Jersey Mike’s La Costa, 7625 Via Campanile, Suite 122
• 3/18/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Westin Carlsbad Resort and Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive
• 3/21/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real

Chula Vista

• 3/23/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Eastlake Community Church, 990 Lane Ave.
• 3/28/2022: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Chula Vista Elks Lodge, 901 Elks Lane

Coronado

• 3/16/2022: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., City of Coronado Community Center, 1845 Strand Way

Escondido

• 3/26/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Escondido East Valley Community Center, 2245 East Valley Parkway
• 3/27/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Westfield North County, 272 E. Via Rancho Parkway

Fallbrook

• 3/22/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1620 S Stage Coach Lane

La Jolla

• 3/17/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Torrey Pines Church, 8320 La Jolla Scenic Drive N
• 3/29/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Residence Inn, 8901 Gilman Drive

La Mesa

• 3/20/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 7710 El Cajon Blvd.

Oceanside

• 3/17/2022: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mercy Air 5, 580 Airport Road
• 3/24/2022: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Oceanside Masonic Center, 511 Eucalyptus

Poway

• 3/22/2022: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Poway Branch Library, 13137 Poway Road
• 3/31/2022: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Target, 14823 Pomerado Road

San Diego

• Red Cross Kearny Mesa Blood Donation Center, 4229 Ponderosa Ave., Suite C (See RedCrossBlood.org for hours)

• 3/16/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Bernardo Heights Country Club, 16066 Bernardo Heights Parkway
• 3/21/2022: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Road
• 3/21/2022: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., San Diego State University Aztec Walk, 5500 Campanile Drive
• 3/22/2022: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rancho Penasquitos Library, 13330 Salmon River Road
• 3/29/2022: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Westview High School, 13500 Camino Del Sur
• 3/29/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Crown Air, 3794 John J Montgomery Drive
• 3/30/2022: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Integrated DNA Technologies, 6828 Nancy Ridge, Suite 400
• 3/30/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., The Research Park at Torrey Pines, 10835 Road to the Cure

San Marcos

• 3/17/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., City of San Marcos, 1 Civic Center Drive
• 3/23/2022: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rock Church, 1370 W San Marcos Blvd.

What To Know About Giving Blood

All 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 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.