Join UCOP colleagues and retirees for Oakland’s first American Red Cross blood drive of the year on Tuesday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Franklin Lobby 1.

Why donate?

• Save lives: 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.
• Get free A1 testing: The Red Cross will conduct Hemoglobin A1C testing on all March 18 donors’ blood. This test measures average blood sugar over the past three months and is a recognized diagnostic test for prediabetes and diabetes. No fasting is needed.
• All May 18 donors will receive a free ticket to the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton.

Reserve your place

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 recent UCOP retiree Jan Kehoe. To sign up for an appointment, email Jan at jkehoe.blood@yahoo.com. You can also contact Carlos Arias with additional questions.

Can’t give on March 18?

We will also be hosting blood drives this year on May 20, July 22, September 30 or December 9. To reserve your time, email 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?
• Is donating blood drive safe?

Read a complete list of FAQs.

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