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The American Red Cross has scheduled multiple blood drives across South Orange County to encourage donations and address the ongoing need for blood in local hospitals. With various dates and locations, residents can easily participate and support this essential cause. Key dates include drives at locations such as Baha’is of San Clemente and City Hall in Mission Viejo. Identification is required for donations, and appointments can be made by calling the American Red Cross. Community support is vital for maintaining blood supplies for patients in need.
South Orange County Blood Drives Scheduled for September 2025
The American Red Cross will conduct several Blood Drives across South Orange County in September 2025. These events aim to encourage community members to donate blood and help meet the ongoing need for blood supplies in local hospitals. A variety of dates and locations make it convenient for residents to participate and contribute to this vital cause.
Several Blood Drives are scheduled for Thursday, September 11, 2025. The first will take place at Baha’is of San Clemente from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM, located at 3316 Avenida Del Presidente. Simultaneously, in Corona del Mar, a Blood Drive will occur at the OASIS Senior Center from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, located at 801 Narcissus Avenue.
On Friday, September 12, 2025, residents can donate blood in Ladera Ranch at the Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This location can be found at 28192 O’Neill Drive.
San Clemente will host a Blood Drive on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at San Clemente Presbyterian Church, located at 119 Avenida De La Estrella, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Blood donors are encouraged to participate on Monday, September 15, 2025, again at Baha’is of San Clemente from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Additional Blood Drives are planned for Thursday, September 18, 2025. One will be held in Laguna Woods at St Nicholas Parish, located at 24252 El Toro Road, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Another will take place in Mission Viejo at City Hall, located at 200 Civic Center Drive, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
On Friday, September 19, 2025, another opportunity to donate blood will be available in Mission Viejo at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, located at 26001 Muirlands, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Two more Blood Drives will happen on Monday, September 22, 2025. Residents in Dana Point can visit Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 33501 Stone Hill Drive from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, while those in San Clemente can go to Christ Lutheran Church at 35522 Camino Capistrano during the same hours.
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the community can donate blood in San Juan Capistrano at the San Juan Capistrano Library, located at 31495 El Camino Real, from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Another Blood Drive in San Clemente will be held on the same day at St. Clement’s by the Sea Episcopal Church from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, located at 202 Avenida Aragon.
The month’s Blood Drive schedule will conclude with two events on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Pro PT Physical Therapy in Mission Viejo from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, located at 27725 Santa Margarita Parkway #210, and on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, scheduled from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, located at 26351 Junipero Serra Road.
Appointments for any of the Blood Drives can be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). It is important for potential donors to remember that identification is required to donate blood. Additionally, times and dates for these Blood Drives may change, so individuals are advised to contact the event organizer to confirm details closer to the event date.
The need for blood donations remains high, particularly in hospitals caring for patients undergoing surgeries, treatments, or those involved in emergencies. Community participation is crucial in ensuring that medical facilities are equipped to meet patient needs.
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Additional Resources
- San Clemente Blood Drive Guide
- Wikipedia: Blood Donation
- San Clemente Library Bilingual Story Time
- Google Search: Blood Donations in California
- San Clemente Free Daily Trolley Guide
- Google Scholar: Blood Donation Studies
- San Juan Capistrano Blood Drive Guide
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Blood Donation Importance
- South Orange County American Red Cross Blood Drives Guide
- Google News: Blood Drives September 2025
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