Save a Life – Find Blood Drives in and near Watsonville

As always, the American Red Cross has a number of blood drives planned for Santa Cruz County throughout December.

A total of eight blood drives, including one in Watsonville and one in Aptos, are set to take place during the month.

The American Red Cross recommends making an appointment before showing up at a blood drive. To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code for the specific blood drive (listed below).

As your blood drive date approaches, check in with the American Red Cross to make the time and date have not changed.

Watsonville Blood Drive

Monday, Dec. 24
Pajaro Valley Community Health Trust, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
85 Nielson St.
Sponsor Code WATSONVILL

Other Santa Cruz County Blood Drives

Thursday, Dec. 6: Santa Cruz 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gymnasium, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
220 Elk St., Santa Cruz Entrance to parking lot is off Pacheco Avenue.
Sponsor Code: SANTA

Saturday, Dec. 8: Capitola

Capitola Community Center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rooms B & C, 4400 Jade St., Capitola.
Sponsor Code: CAPITOLA

Wednesday, Dec. 12: Aptos

Resurrection Catholic Church, Markey Community Center, 12:30-5:30 p.m.
7600 Soquel Dr., Aptos.
Sponsor Code: APTOS

Wednesday, Dec. 19: Santa Cruz
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gymnasium, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
220 Elk St., Santa Cruz. Entrance to parking lot is off Pacheco Avenue.
Sponsor Code: SANTA

Friday, Dec. 28: Capitola

Capitola Mall, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
American Red Cross Bus, 1855 41st Ave., Capitola.
Sponsor Code: CAPMALL

Friday, Dec. 28: Felton

First Presbyterian Church, Taylor Hall, 1-6 p.m.
6090 Hwy 9, Felton
Sponsor Code: FELTON

Saturday, Dec. 29: Santa Cruz

Chaminade Resort & Spa, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Natural Bridges Room, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz.
Sponsor Code: CHAMINADE