Find a Blood Drive
Find a Blood Drive
STOCKTON, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2018) — The American Red Cross and the Stockton Heat are teaming up to encourage individuals to roll up a sleeve to help patients in need by donating blood during the Heat’s 2018-2019 season.
From now through Sept. 29, the Stockton Heat invites the community to give blood at a participating Red Cross blood drive or donation center in San Joaquin or Stanislaus County. As a thank-you, all who come to donate blood will receive a voucher for two free tickets to the Heat home game on Sunday, Sept. 30, while supplies last*.
“The need for blood is constant and the Stockton Heat want to do our part by providing an incentive to those in our community who can help fulfill that need,” said Stockton Heat CEO Brian Petrovek. “Partnering with the Red Cross allows us to give back directly to our community by helping ensure that hospitals have blood products on the shelves.”
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood, including trauma patients, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment for leukemia, cancer or sickle cell disease. There is no substitute for blood, and volunteer donors are the only source.
“The Red Cross appreciates the support of the Stockton Heat and their partnership to help save lives,” said Kerry Morris, Donor Recruitment manager, Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region. “We rely on the generosity of volunteer donors and this is a great opportunity for the community to rally together for our local team and patients in need.”
To schedule an appointment at a local blood drive in San Joaquin or Stanislaus County, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). In addition, the following donation sites are participating:
Lodi
Wednesdays: 12:30-6:30 p.m., Hutchins Square Community Center, 125 S. Hutchins
Manteca
Mondays: noon-6 p.m., VFW Veterans Center, 580 Moffat Blvd.
Modesto
Sundays: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Mondays: 12:15-7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 12:15-7:15 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:45 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fridays: 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Red Cross Modesto Blood Donation Center, 1900 W. Orangeburg Ave.
Stockton
Sundays: 7:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.
Mondays-Wednesdays: 12:15-7:15 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:45 a.m.- 5:45 p.m.
Fridays: 8:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 7:45 a.m.-3 p.m.
Red Cross North Stockton Blood Donation Center, 2888 W. March Lane
Tracy
Saturdays: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Tracy American Legion, 1960 N. Tracy Blvd.
Turlock
Sundays: 7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Mondays-Wednesdays: 11:45 a.m.-6:45 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays: 7:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Red Cross Turlock Blood Donation Center, 655 E. Hawkeye
How to donate blood
All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. 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, from a computer or mobile device. To get started and learn more, visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
About the Stockton Heat
While hockey in Stockton has been commonplace since 2005, the Stockton Heat were born out of a movement that saw western National Hockey League team’s move their top affiliates to the west starting in 2015. Since then, the Heat have been the “Triple-A” affiliate of the Flames, providing players and staff a chance to hone their skills at the minor league level until they are ready to contribute to the Flames’ quest to win a Stanley Cup in the AHL. Hundreds of thousands of fans have experienced the fun, fast-paced, party-like live entertainment product at Stockton Arena, with many more expected to experience the fun during the 2018-19 season. For more information, visit stocktonheat.com, call/text 209-373-1500 or visit the Heat on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit RedCross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.