News Summary

The American Red Cross has scheduled a series of blood drives across South Orange County in July. These events aim to boost the blood supply during a period of heightened demand. Locations span from Aliso Viejo to San Juan Capistrano, with daily donations available at the Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center. Residents are encouraged to register, bringing identification, to help ensure the community’s medical needs are met. Continued support through donations is vital, especially when summer months commonly see decreased participation.

South Orange County

The American Red Cross has announced a series of blood drives scheduled throughout South Orange County during the month of July 2025. These events are crucial for maintaining the blood supply in the region, especially as summer months often see an increased demand for blood donations.

Individuals interested in contributing can register to donate blood at various locations across South OC Beaches. To ensure a smooth donation process, identification is required upon arrival. For those wishing to schedule an appointment, they can reach the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Furthermore, the Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center at 22971 Mill Creek Drive will be available for donations daily in July.

Blood Drive Schedule

The following is a detailed schedule of the blood drives set to occur in July 2025:

• July 1, 2025: Aliso Viejo at Aliso Viejo Country Club, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 33 Santa Barbara
• July 3, 2025: San Clemente at Baha’is of San Clemente, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• July 7, 2025: Mission Viejo at Mission Viejo City Hall, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 200 Civic Center Drive
• July 8, 2025: San Clemente at Baha’is of San Clemente, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• July 9, 2025: Dana Point at Dana Point Harbor Partners, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 34475 Golden Lantern
• July 10, 2025: Laguna Hills at voco Laguna Hills, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 25205 La Paz Road
• July 10, 2025: San Clemente at San Clemente Community Center, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 100 N Calle Seville
• July 13, 2025: Rancho Mission Viejo, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 35 Ascenso Avenue
• July 14, 2025: Ladera Ranch at Oak Knoll Village Clubhouse, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 28192 O’Neill Drive
• July 17, 2025: San Clemente at Baha’is of San Clemente, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• July 20, 2025: San Clemente at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 105 La Esperanza
• July 22, 2025: Ladera Ranch at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 1600 Corporate Drive
• July 22, 2025: San Clemente at Baha’is of San Clemente, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• July 23, 2025: San Clemente at Baha’is of San Clemente, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• July 24, 2025: San Clemente at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 310 Avenida Vista Montana
• July 25, 2025: Laguna Niguel at Royce Gracie Academy OC, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 30232 Crown Valley Parkway
• July 28, 2025: Dana Point at South Shores Baptist Church, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 32712 Crown Valley Parkway in Monarch Beach
• July 28, 2025: Laguna Niguel at City of Laguna Niguel, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 30111 Crown Valley Parkway
• July 29, 2025: San Clemente at Baha’is of San Clemente, 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• July 30, 2025: Laguna Woods at Ivy Park of Wellington, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 24962 Calle Aragon
• July 30, 2025: San Juan Capistrano at AMFM Healthcare, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, 30310 Rancho Viejo Road
• July 31, 2025: San Juan Capistrano at San Juan Capistrano Library, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 31495 El Camino Real
• August 1, 2025: Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, 22971 Mill Creek Drive
• August 1, 2025: KLOS Radio in San Clemente, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 3316 Avenida Del Presidente
• August 2, 2025: KLOS Radio in Laguna Woods, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 22971 Mill Creek Drive

It is important to note that times and dates for the blood drives are subject to change. Individuals interested in participating should contact the event organizer for the most current information.

Importance of Blood Donations

Blood donations play a vital role in healthcare, saving lives during emergencies, surgeries, and medical treatments. The need for blood does not diminish, especially during summer when many blood drives see a drop in donations. By participating in these upcoming drives, residents can ensure that hospitals and medical facilities in their community have sufficient resources to treat patients in need.

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Additional Resources

• South Orange County American Red Cross Blood Drives Guide July 2025
• Wikipedia: Blood Donation
• San Clemente Blood Drive Guide June 30, 2025
• Google Search: Blood Disease Resources
• Dana Point Blood Drive Guide June 29, 2025
• Google Scholar: Blood Donation Impact
• San Juan Capistrano Blood Drive January 23, 2025
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Blood Donation
• Mission Viejo Blood Drive February 27, 2025
• Google News: Blood Drive Events