Blood Donor Center

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.
 
Other Ways to Donate
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.
 

Learn more about donating

Donate today

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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.

November 1 to 30: Max your platelet donation to earn more gift cards!

Double Platelet Donation = two gifts
Triple Platelet Donation = three gifts

November 25 to 30: The Friends and Family Challenge is back for EDLP members. Employee Donor Loyalty Program participants eligible for loyalty hours - first gift option will be loyalty. Schedule an appointment on iDonateBlood4Hope.org or calling 626-218-7171

Don't just count your blessings - Share them! Make your platelet donations to earn more gift cards!

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.

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.

Undergoing Transformation — Please Pardon Our Dust

City of Hope is transforming into the cancer campus of the future. Go to our Expanding Hope website  to learn more.
 

View our Duarte main campus updates and FAQs

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