News Summary
Mission Viejo is set to host a series of American Red Cross blood drives throughout October, providing critical opportunities for community members to donate blood. Scheduled events include drives at Silverado High School and Laguna Presbyterian Church, along with additional drives at various locations in South Orange County. The community is encouraged to register in advance and bring identification to streamline the donation process. These blood drives play a vital role in ensuring sufficient blood supplies for patients in need.
Mission Viejo is set to host a series of American Red Cross blood drives throughout October 2025. Blood donations are critical for patients requiring transfusions and the drives scheduled in South Orange County provide community members with an opportunity to contribute to this vital need.
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, a blood drive will take place at Silverado High School, located at 25632 Peter A Hartman Way, Mission Viejo, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. This event is part of a wider initiative across the region, with another blood drive happening on the same day at Laguna Presbyterian Church in Laguna Beach from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Additional blood drives are scheduled throughout the month. On Sunday, October 12, 2025, St. Timothy Catholic Church in Laguna Niguel will host a drive from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Following that, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, a blood donation event will occur at Mission Basilica in San Juan Capistrano, also from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
The American Red Cross has organized several more drives leading up to Halloween, with key dates as follows:
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025: Two blood drives are planned—one at Aliso Viejo Country Club from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and the other in Mission Viejo from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Thursday, October 23, 2025: Blood will be collected at Capistrano Valley High School in Mission Viejo from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and at Elk’s Lodge in San Clemente from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Thursday, October 30, 2025: A final blood drive for the month will take place at Baha’is of San Clemente from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM in San Juan Capistrano.
For those who prefer a more flexible option, the Laguna Hills Blood Donation Center is available for donations every day in October 2025. It is located at 22971 Mill Creek Drive and operates a daily schedule for individuals wishing to give blood.
Interested donors are reminded to bring identification when attending any of the blood drives. To streamline the process, individuals are encouraged to register in advance via the American Red Cross website or by contacting 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Participants are also notified that the schedule of events may change, and they should verify details with event organizers to obtain the most current information, ensuring their plans to donate can proceed without issues.
The need for blood donations remains constant throughout the year, but events like these are particularly emphasized during specific months, like October, to sustain hospital supplies and assist patients in need. Blood donation plays a crucial role in emergency situations, surgeries, and ongoing treatment for many illnesses, highlighting the importance of community involvement in such initiatives.
By participating in one of the upcoming blood drives, residents of Mission Viejo and surrounding areas can directly impact lives and contribute to a collective effort that underscores the strength and compassion of their community.
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- Laguna Niguel Blood Drive – October 12, 2025
- Google Search: Blood drives
- Lake Forest Farmers Market – October 15, 2025
- Wikipedia: Blood donation
- Dana Point Harbor Farmers Market – October 15, 2025
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Blood transfusion
- San Juan Capistrano Blood Drives Guide – September 30, 2025
- Google News: Blood donation events
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