Donate Blood In Mission Viejo Amid Shortage: Where To Donate

MISSION VIEJO, CA — While the season changes from summer to fall, the American Red Cross' need for donated blood remains the same — especially amid a current nationwide blood shortage.

The American Red Cross is hosting a slew of blood drives across Orange County and offering an abundance of incentives for scheduling an appointment.

All donors who donate blood through Aug. 17 will automatically be entered to win a three-night New York getaway for two with a private shark dive adventure at Long Island Aquarium, courtesy of Warner Bros. for the theatrical release of "Meg 2: The Trench."

Residents who donate blood throughout the month of August will automatically receive a free $10 gift card to a vendor of their choice.

In Mission Viejo, the American Red Cross is hosting the following drives:

• Aug. 8: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center Dr.
• Aug. 10: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Elk's Lodge, 25092 Marguerite Pkwy.

To find an American Red Cross blood drive close to you, visit the nonprofit's website