Blood Needed In Dana Point: Red Cross Blood Drives Near You

DANA POINT, CA — While the end of summer can shake up normal routines with the return of school, the American Red Cross's need for blood and platelet donors remains the same.

This August, residents who donate blood through August 31 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice.

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors, as well as platelet donors, according to the organization.

In and around Dana Point, residents can schedule to make an appointment to donate blood here.

• Aug. 17: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Keller Williams, 27941 La Paz Road, Suite C
• Aug. 22: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 33501 Stone Hill Dr.
• Aug. 28: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., El Niguel Country Club, 23700 Clubhouse Drive