Blood Donations Needed: Donate At SDCCU Branch In Escondido

ESCONDIDO, CA — San Diego County Credit Union is hosting several blood drives Wednesday in San Diego County, including at the Escondido branch.

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

"We are pleased to continue partnering with the San Diego Blood Bank to meet the needs of our community," SDCCU CEO and president Teresa Campbell said in a statement. "We encourage the public to donate, recognizing that each pint of blood can save up to three lives."

Five blood drives will be held at SDCCU branches in Encinitas, Escondido, San Diego and Santee. Another blood drive will take place in Murrieta.

SDCCU encouraged people to donate amid a "busy winter season." More than 30 hospitals rely on the San Diego Blood Bank every day, and with a shelf life of just 42 days, the constant need for new donations is critical, according to SDCCU.

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

• SDCCU College Area: 6145 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego
• SDCCU Encinitas: 501 North El Camino Real, Encinitas
• SDCCU Escondido: 1875 S. Centre City Parkway, Escondido
• SDCCU Murrieta: 25165 Madison Ave., Murrieta
• SDCCU Santee: 286 Town Center Parkway, Santee
• SDCCU Sports Arena: 3455 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego