Tuesday, July 28: Give blood to the Red Cross in Oakland
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June.
21 April 2026 
Celebrating Our Community, OP Headlines
For these UCOP colleagues, giving blood is personal
We asked UCOP donors to share why giving blood is meaningful to them — and their stories are likely to inspire you.
More than 50 colleagues make a difference by giving blood in Oakland
Together, they donated enough blood to support for up to 135 people in need of surgery, cancer treatment or transfusions following traumatic injuries.
Oakland colleagues donate enough blood to help 141 people
Our December Red Cross Blood Drive was a success! Learn how you can participate next year.
8 December 2025
Celebrating Our Community, Events, OP News
Tuesday’s Oakland blood drive still needs several donors
This Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UCOP is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building.
Sign up for next week’s Red Cross Blood Drive in Oakland
The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now.
Oakland staff: Sign up for a Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 9
The U.S. is experiencing a blood shortage emergency and blood donors are urgently needed now.
Last-minute openings for Tuesday’s Oakland blood drive
This Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., UCOP is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross in Lobby 1 of the Oakland Franklin building.
29 July 2025
Applause, Celebrating Our Community
Oakland colleagues donate enough blood to help 132 people
The July 22 Red Cross Blood Drive was a success! Learn how you can participate in September.
