Urgent Need for O-neg Donors
Three patients are undergoing major surgery, all requiring O-neg blood. This includes a Caesarean section followed by subsequent emergency surgery on the baby for a heart malformation. If you are an eligible O-neg donor, please consider making an appointment to donate in the next few days.
Campus Center Construction Update
Beginning Monday, September 17, construction work on the Welch Road Utility Project (WRUP) will shift from the inboard side of Welch to the outboard side. This might make it more difficult for donors to see the 780 Welch Road driveway. You may want to allow for a little extra travel time prior to your appointment.
Momentous Occasion
On August 20, David "Mitch" Mitchell hit a unique milestone when he became the first person to make 600 donations at Stanford Blood Center. Mitchell began donating blood as a 17-year-old in the Air Force and it quickly became a habit. “It only takes a couple of hours, and once you build it into your life, it just happens,” he said.
Mitch Mitchell celebrates his 600th donation made at Stanford Blood Center. His generosity has helped untold patients in local hospitals.
Friendly Competition
One fun family of blood donors found a new way to keep blood donation interesting. They staged a race to see who could fill his or her bag of blood in the least amount of time. Read more about this friendly competition on our blog.
Doug Helmonds shows
off the championship belt
after making the family's quickest donation.
Group Drive at Hillview
Thanks to the Western Wheelers Bicycle Club for their third successful center drive here at our Hillview Center on July 26!
(Left to right:) Richard Feerick (1st time donor!), Alan Wachtel, Kenneth Lum (1st time donor!) & Glenn Rivera.
News from Transfusion Services
Nearly 80 blood products were used last week for a patient at Stanford Hospital undergoing surgery for a liver transplant and heart valve repair. Products received include red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and cryoprecipitate. Thanks go out to all of our donors who help make sure that blood is available to patients in need.
Heartfelt Condolences to Colorado Shooting Victims
Our deepest condolences go out to the families of the Colorado shooting victims. President Obama responded to the news with this reminder, "Life is very fragile. Our time here is limited and it is precious. What matters at the end of the day is not the small things. Ultimately it's about how we choose to treat one another.
"To blood donors everywhere - Thank you for giving patients and their families the opportunity to share more precious moments.
Group Drive at Mountain View
Thanks to The Donor Party - South Bay for another 14 precious donations at our Mountain View Center on July 11, 2012. The visit marked The Donor Party's 5th Center drive!
Preston Edwards (left) & Coordinator Savannah Whitney
Mountain View Barbecue
It's two-fer-one fun on BBQ days! Donate at Mountain View on Wednesday, July 25 and you'll receive the coveted Grateful Life Tour tie-dye t-shirt. Your donation will also earn you a trip to the post-canteen party. Just follow the sound of the sizzling grill and you'll find burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, salads, and the usual fixins and beverages. This annual treat is best enjoyed with an appointment and a friend, but walk-ins are always welcome. Call (888) 723-7831 to make an appointment.
Group Drive at Campus
Thanks to the Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Program staff of Lucile Packard Children's Hospital for their very successful, inaugural blood drive!
Standing: Aileen Lin, Mary Collazo, Lisa Campbell and Angela Lau
Seated: Sangeeta Lal, Annalie Bula, and Megan Keating
World Blood Donor Day
June 14, 2012 is World Blood Donor Day and this year's theme is "Every blood donor is a hero". Stanford Blood Center would like to thank all of the unsung heroes who save lives by donating blood products to patients in need.
Extra Giving»
Earlier this year, Stanford Blood Center added two new additions to the donor store. In addition to the traditional store offerings, donors had the opportunity to donate their points to help Lucile Packard Children's Hospital or The Safe Blood Africa Project. Due to the amazing generosity of our donors, our allotted funds for these programs were maxed out in just a few months. See how your donations help on our blog.
Cafe Scientifique»
There has been a change in the May 31 Cafe Scientifique presentation. Please join us for "Deconstructing Autism" with Allan L. Reiss, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Radiology and Pediatrics, Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Sciences Research at Stanford on Thursday, May 31 at our Hillview Center. Learn more about our speaker and the event.
Liquid Life»
Michelle Chan, a student at Mountain View High School recently wrote a book about blood donation for a research project. She has allowed us to share an excerpt from "Liquid Life" on our blog.
Group Drive at Campus
Thanks, Moose & Squirrel Team of the South Bay's Nation of Men, for your faithful center drives!
Left to right: Michael Corner, Patrick Morin, Thomas Feasby,
Andrew Hereth, and Raymond Miller
Blood Usage Update»
Thanks to our many generous platelet donors, Stanford Blood Center was able to meet the increased demand for platelets at El Camino Hospital this week. Two heart surgery patients, several oncology patients, and a number of infants all used platelets at the Mountain View hospital in the past week. Learn more about platelet donations.
Mother's Day Promotion
Flowers aren't the only way to show Mom how much you care. When you donate at centers this week, you'll receive a special Mother's Day card, shown, with the following inscription:
In honor of you, I gave blood at Stanford Blood Center.
Happy Mother's Day!
Blood Recipient Update»
Twin sisters Angelina and Angelica Sabuco, born conjoined at the chest and abdomen, were separated in a 10-hour surgery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital late last year. Today, the two-year-olds are running around and playing with other children. Click here for an update on the twosome.
#WhyIGiveBlood»
Stanford Blood Center donor Jim Early, who made his 300th donation earlier this year, recently wrote a piece for our blog's #WhyIGiveBlood series. Read about his experience here.
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