Give Blood or Platelets. Give Life. Give Today.

Did you know, our patients — most of whom are fighting cancer — rely on more than 37,000 units of blood and platelets each year for their survival? And every one of those units comes from people like you, family, friends and other caring people who want to make a difference.

Blood donations save lives every day at City of Hope^®. By becoming a donor, you'll be helping cancer patients going through the most challenging health crisis of their lives. A little of your time could mean a lifetime for another.

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Donate Blood to a Specific Patient

Family and friends can give blood and platelets directly to their loved one.

City of Hope patients — most of whom are fighting cancer — rely on more than 37,000 units of blood and platelets each year for their survival. And every one of those units comes from people like you — family, friends and other caring individuals who want to make a difference.

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Follow the Blood

Blood and platelet donations save lives every day at City of Hope. Watch the fascinating process as our scientists prepare donations for transfusion.

What happens after you donate blood or platelets

Your blood type might not be A+ but you can still earn an A+ by donating!

Donate to help make a difference in someone's future and receive a $10 Target gift card. While supplies last.*

BACK-TO-SCHOOL OPTION:
Keep it or choose to donate your gift card to a school in need to help purchase classroom supplies.

One donation. Two ways to make an impact.

Sign up at iDonateBlood4Hope.org or by calling (626) 218-7171.

*Target and the Bullseye Design are registered trademarks of Target Brands, Inc. Terms and conditions apply to gift cards. Target is not a participating partner in, or sponsor of, this offer.

Am I Eligible to Donate Blood or Platelets?

Male-to-male sexual activity no longer automatically disqualifies a blood donor.
Travel to malaria risk areas is now deferred for three months instead of one year (contact us for a list of countries).
Some extensive European travel permanent deferrals have been removed.

Learn more about donor qualifications

OPEN HOURS
Monday to Tuesday
9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday to Saturday
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Second Sunday of the month
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For questions or to schedule an appointment, please call us at 626-218-7171 or email [email protected].

Locate a Blood Drive

Follow the link to find a blood drive in Southern California. We host blood drives all over Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties!

Make an Appointment - City of Hope Blood Donor module (idonateblood4hope.org)

If your company or organization would like to host a blood drive, or if you would like to set up a blood drive in honor of a City of Hope patient, contact us at 626-218-7171 or email [email protected].