'Give Blood To Give Time' At Upcoming Drives In Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, CA — Patients fighting cancer need more blood than patients fighting any other disease, using nearly one-quarter of the country's blood supply. That's why the American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have partnered to raise awareness and encourage people to "Give Blood to Give Time," ensuring patients have the strength and support to battle cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 3 people in the nation will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. An estimated 172,040 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in California this year. Many of these people will likely have a need for blood.

To schedule a blood or platelet donation appointment or make a financial gift, visit GiveBloodToGiveTime.org.

Blood drives are being held across San Diego County, including in Oceanside. See the list of upcoming blood drives below.

Upcoming blood drives in San Diego County

Carlsbad

• 2/25/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., eCapital, 5928 Pascal Court

Chula Vista

• 2/24/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Chula Vista South Bay Service Center, 311 Del Mar Ave.

Escondido

• 2/19/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Palomar College, 1951 E Valley Parkway
• 2/20/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Classical Academy High School, 207 East Pennsylvania Ave.
• 2/22/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Escondido East Valley Community Center, 2245 East Valley Parkway

Fallbrook

• 2/18/2020: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Fallbrook Library, 124 South Mission Road

Imperial Beach

• 2/20/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Mar Vista High School, 505 Elm Ave.

La Jolla

• 2/14/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., University California San Diego Library Walk, 9500 Gilman Drive
• 2/17/2020: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., UC Thorton Hospital, 9300 Campus Point Drive
• 2/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., University California San Diego RIMAC Arena, 9500 Gilman Drive
• 2/18/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, 9888 Genesee Ave.
• 2/18/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., University California San Diego RIMAC Arena, 9500 Gilman Drive

Oceanside

• 2/15/2020: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Walmart, 705 College Blvd.
• 2/16/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., New Song Community Church, 3985 Mission Ave.
• 2/27/2020: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Oceanside Masonic Center, 511 Eucalyptus

Ramona

• 2/25/2020: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Ramona High School, 1401 Hanson Lane

San Diego

• Kearny Mesa Blood Donation Center, 4229 Ponderosa Ave., Suite C (visit RedCrossBlood.org for hours)
• 2/13/2020: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Kyle Kraska's Celebration of Heroes Blood Drive at the Doubletree Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive
• 2/16/2020: 7 a.m. - 12 p.m., Hope Worldwide Creekside Elementary, 12362 Springhurst Road
• 2/19/2020: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Cathedral Catholic High School, 5555 Del Mar Heights Road
• 2/19/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., San Ysidro High School, 5353 Airway Road
• 2/21/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., ICE, 880 Front St.
• 2/24/2020: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., University Center, 5998 Alcala Park
• 2/27/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., ICU Medical, 13500 Evening Creek Drive North

San Marcos

• 2/24/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road
• 2/25/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road
• 2/26/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road
• 2/27/2020: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road

Vista

• 2/19/2020: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., NSDCAR, 906 Sycamore Ave., #104
• 2/28/2020: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Guajome Park Academy, 2000 N Santa Fe

What to know about giving blood

Interested in donating? Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) for more information or to make an appointment.

A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive.

To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.