2 Upcoming Blood Drives Announced For Temecula

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA — During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. (Scroll down for a full list of upcoming Red Cross blood donation opportunities in Riverside County.)

Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters, who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities and bring hope to people facing emergencies.

Blood donor Timothy Sheely knows the need firsthand. His wife required 12 units of blood during emergency surgery following the birth of their son.

“If it had not been for blood donors, she might not have survived,” he said. “Thanks to generous blood donors, I still have a wife and my kids still have their mom. I can’t possibly thank those people in person, but I can give a little piece of me back with each donation for the greater good.”

The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide. Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed to help those rely on blood products.

Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Riverside County:

Corona
3/2/2018: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Centennial High School, 1820 Rimpau Ave

Hemet
3/7/2018: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Helen Hunt Jackson Prep High School, 26400 Dartmouth Street

Moreno Valley
3/1/2018: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., March Mountain High School, 24551 Dracaea Avenue
3/8/2018: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Riverside County Education Academy, 13730 Perris Blvd

Murrieta
3/2/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Rancho Springs Medical Center, 25520 Medical Dr
3/12/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wal-Mart, 41200 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd

Perris
3/12/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Val Verde High School, 972 Morgan Street

Riverside
3/10/2018: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., American Red Cross Riverside Chapter, 6235 Rivercrest Drive Suite
3/2/2018: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., American Red Cross Riverside Chapter, 6235 Rivercrest Drive Suite A
3/7/2018: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., University of California Bell Tower, 900 University Ave
3/13/2018: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., University of California Bell Tower, 900 University Ave
3/14/2018: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., North West College, 4550 La Sierra Ave

Temecula
3/2/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wal-Mart, 32225 Hwy 79 South
3/9/2018: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wal-Mart, 32225 Hwy 79 South

— SUBMITTED FOR PUBLICATION ON BEHALF OF: The American Red Cross / Image via Shutterstock