Blood Needed In Seal Beach: Red Cross Blood Drives Near You

SEAL BEACH, 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 Seal Beach, residents can schedule to make an appointment to donate blood here.

• Aug. 23: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., City of Seal Beach, 707 Electric Ave
• Aug. 28: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., The Ranch at Seal Beach, 3030 Old Ranch Parkway