Ducks, Honda Center Partner with UCI Health for Additional Blood Drives

The Ducks and Honda Center will partner with UCI Health for the first of five blood drives to be held in the Honda Center parking lot starting on Tuesday, June 29. Additional blood drives are scheduled at Honda Center July 13, July 27, Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 to assist a severe blood shortage impacting our community, as well as nationally. All blood types are needed with the most critical need for Type O Blood.

Honda Center was the site of 11 previous blood drives with UCI Health since the start of the pandemic. To date, donations have represented 550 units collected that has saved hundreds of lives due to the generous people who donated at past Honda Center blood drives.
All blood drive events will be by appointment only. Those interested in donating are encouraged to
register here
. Appointments are available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
As Orange County's only Level 1 Trauma Center, UCI Medical Center requires more than 1,000 blood donations per month in order to meet the needs of patients receiving trauma care. There is no substitute for human blood and as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the need is even greater, especially for "O" type blood. Honda Center blood drive donations will help UCI Health maintain its supply and save lives in our community.
The safety of donors and staff will be the utmost priority for UCI Health. Blood Donor Services is considered a healthcare environment. All donors and attendees will be required to wear a mask and follow social distancing until further notice.