Stan is the man! On Monday, October 16, Stanley (Stan) Jensen celebrated his 500th milestone blood donation with Stanford Blood Center (SBC). . . and his 65th birthday! Stan, a resident of Pacifica, CA, first donated blood January 10, 1984, when...
On Thursday, October 26, Western Allied and CS Bio in Menlo Park are coming together to host their first community mobile blood drive! These organizations are very focused on giving back to their community and Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is...
It’s a common misconception that vegetarians and vegans, since they do not consume meat, are unable to get enough iron in their diets to safely donate blood. Well, we are here to give you the facts! While some vegans and...
Please note, there may be more current information available related to iron and blood donation. Visit our Iron and Blood Donation page for more. If you’ve been a donor with Stanford Blood Center (SBC) for more than a year, you may...
Help us turn pediatric patients into happy campers! This September, Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is partnering with an organization close to our hearts. The Annual Solid Organ Transplant Camp by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford offers transplant recipients at Packard Children’s a...
In 1989, I was the victim of a serious motorcycle accident. My left leg and hip were seriously injured – I suffered from a broken hip socket, compound fractures of my tibia and fibula, and other issues. I spent a...
As the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey continues in Houston, Texas, people across the country are looking for ways they can help. While the Stanford Community may seem a world away from Houston right now, there is actually plenty you...
A humanitarian (n.) is defined as a person actively engaged in promoting human welfare and social reform, as a philanthropist. On August 19, World Humanitarian Day (WHD) will be celebrated to recognize and help those who face danger and adversity...
Kelvin Yu thought it was just an ordinary day. He went to his job as a Project Manager at Kaiser Engineers, left his office, and set out for a lunchtime walk around Lake Merritt. He had no idea that within...
Please note, there may be more current information available related to iron and blood donation. Visit our Iron and Blood Donation page for more. Our donors generously give their time and blood to help save lives, so it’s no surprise that...