Sign up and save the date: Red Cross Blood Drive on Oct. 1 in Oakland
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UCOP will once again host a blood drive for the American Red Cross in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building. All employees are welcome to participate!
The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now to help ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care. It only takes about an hour to participate — and your donation could save three lives!
Appointments are highly recommended — they help us plan ahead and ensure that you can donate at a time that works with your schedule. Our blood drive is being coordinated by UCOP retiree Jan Kehoe. To sign up for an appointment, email her at jkehoe.blood@yahoo.com. You can also contact Carlos Arias with additional questions.
Can’t give on Oct. 1? We will also be hosting a blood drive on Dec. 17, 2024. Reserve your time in advance by emailing Jan at the address above.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to the questions below on the Red Cross donation site.
- Am I eligible to donate blood?
- What is the blood donation process?
- How can I prepare for my donation?
- What COVID-19 safety precautions are in place at the blood drive?
Read a complete list of FAQs here.
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