Donate Blood, Get A $10 Gift Card: Drives Near Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, CA — March marks Red Cross Month for cities and municipalities across the region.

To get into the giving spirit, Lake Forest residents who donate blood during the month of March will automatically receive a $10 Visa gift card, the American Red Cross said in a statement.
In addition, residents who donate blood during March will be entered to win a $3,000 Visa gift card.

“When help can’t wait during emergencies, people in Orange County rally together to provide relief and hope for neighbors in need,” Becky Firey, Executive Director for the American Red Cross Orange County Chapter, said in a statement. “This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of our community, and we are proud to honor all those who make our mission possible during this year’s Red Cross Month celebration.”

Donors of all blood types — especially type O blood donors — and platelet donors are being requested by the American Red Cross.

In Lake Forest, residents can schedule to make an appointment to donate blood here.

• March 6 2023, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Bagels & Brew, 21771 Lake Forest Dr. #100.
• March 8, 2023, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., El Toro High School, 25255 Toledo Way.
• March 16, 2023, noon to 6 p.m., Lake Forest Sports Park & Recreation Center, 28000 Rancho Parkway.
• March 30, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saddleback Church, 1 Saddleback Parkway.