Blood Donations Needed In Encinitas After 'Busy Summer Travel Season'

ENCINITAS, CA — San Diego County Credit Union is hosting several blood drives next week in San Diego County, including at the Encinitas branch.

The blood drives are in support of the San Diego Blood Bank, which SDCCU has supported for more than 20 years.

Five blood drives will be held at SDCCU branches in Encinitas, San Diego and San Marcos. A sixth blood drive will take place in Orange County at the Laguna Niguel location.

SDCCU encouraged people to donate following a busy summer travel season. Blood donations drop "dangerously low" during the summer months, according to SDCCU.

"Hospitals experience an increased need for blood following a busy summer travel season and inventory continues to be low, potentially affecting thousands of patients," a news release said. "The community is encouraged to help. Every pint of blood can save up to three people — lives depend on it."

The San Diego Blood Bank will be at the following SDCCU locations from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 3. Click on a location below to schedule an appointment:

San Diego County:

• College Area: 6145 El Cajon Blvd., Suite 3D, San Diego
• Encinitas: 501 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas
• San Marcos: 790 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos
• SDCCU Operations Center: 6545 Sequence Drive, San Diego
• Sports Arena: 3455 Sports Arena Blvd., Suite 120, San Diego

Orange County:

• Laguna Niguel: 32341 Golden Lantern, Suite A., Laguna Niguel