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Heart of the Village Blood Drive

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Heart of the Village Blood Drive on February 8! With your generosity, we collected 68 units of blood, helping to save 1,034 lives this year through our community drives.

A special thanks to Handel’s Ice Cream for treating our donors and to Barrio Glassworks for creating the beautiful custom glass heart, won by our lucky donor, Ingrid. Your kindness and support continue to make a life-saving difference. We can’t wait to see you at the next drive!

Whose life will you save? 

A Carlsbad Village Tradition

How Donating Helps

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Donating blood can help:

  • People who go through disasters or emergencies
  • People who lose blood during major surgeries
  • People who have lost blood because of a gastrointestinal bleed
  • Women who have severe complications during pregnancy or childbirth
  • People with cancer or severe anemia sometimes caused by thalassemia or sickle cell disease.

Requirements for Donating Blood

  • Be at least 17 years old*
  • Weigh at least 110 pounds.
  • Be in good health generally, and feel well on the day of donation.
  • Bring a current photo ID on the day of donation.

Ready To Become A Hero?

In less than an hour, you can save up to three lives. Make a difference in your community by giving blood.