Give Blood, Get A Gift Card In Seal Beach: April Blood Drives

SEAL BEACH, CA — Are you looking to donate blood in Seal Beach? The American Red Cross announced new incentives for residents who give the gift of blood in Orange County this April.

"The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply," an American Red Cross news release read. "People of all blood types — especially those with type O blood — are critical to ensuring hospitals can meet the daily demand for lifesaving transfusions."

To encourage potential blood donors to make appointments, the Red Cross is entering all April blood donors in a chance to win $5,000. In addition, those who make donations from April 1 through April 13 will receive a $15 Amazon gift card.

Blood donors who make donations from April 14 through April 30 will receive an exclusive Red Cross t-shirt.

Here's a run-down on blood drives happening in Seal Beach:

• 4/1/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos.
• 4/6/2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., St Isidore Historical Plaza, 10961 Reagan Street, Los Alamitos.
• 4/9/2025: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Old Ranch Country Club, 3901 Lampson Ave., Seal Beach.
• 4/13/2025: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tribe Athletics, 10712 Reagan St., Los Alamitos.
• 4/16/2025: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rush Park, 3021 Blume Dr., Rossmoor.

For the full list of blood drives near you, visit the American Red Cross' website.