Thursday, May 10»
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.

Tuesday, May 8»
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!

Wednesday, May 2»
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.

Friday, April 27»

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.

Wednesday, April 25»
Stanford Blood Center holds mobile blood drives in communities throughout the Bay Area. Enter your zip code here to find out when Stanford Blood Center is going to be in your neck of the woods.

Tuesday, April 17»
Casey was born with a rare heart condition called supravalvular aortic stenosis. At three years old, he underwent open-heart surgery at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, requiring the use of blood transfusions. Today, he's an active and accomplished young man. Click here to read Casey's story.

Tuesday, April 3»
Thanks, Western Wheelers Bicycle Club, for your second successful center drive last week. Stanford Blood Center appreciates your support!

Left to right: Michael Khaw, Ron Dellaquila, Mindy Steiner,
Alan Wachtel & Edward Wesley

 

 

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