As our dedicated blood donors know, when it comes to helping patients, there is no synthetic substitute for blood. However, when it comes to live theater and cinema, there are many different products that have masqueraded as blood over the...
While blood here at SBC signifies hope and healing for patients, blood in pop culture has many meanings. Particularly in literature, blood can be used symbolically and literally to reference war, sacrifice, family ties, a core aspect of a character,...
Summer is a time to unwind and cool down with some of your favorite beverages. Looking for an excuse to put together your favorite feel-good cocktail this week? We’ve got you covered! Celebrate our Blood in Pop Culture challenge by...
SBC is now testing all donations for antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and posting results on donors’ online portals at sbcdonor.org. Read below to find out more about the antibody test and its results. If you have additional questions, please reach out...
We know many of you have been flexing your baking skills during the shelter-in-place, so we thought we’d lend a hand! In honor of our Blood in Pop Culture challenge, our multi-talented Graphic Designer, Jess Paik, has provided a blood...
For various campaigns, such as Blood in Pop Culture, we may ask our donors to post pictures on social media, tag SBC and use our hashtag. However, navigating how to post on various platforms and how to make that post...
As COVID-19 cases surge once again throughout the state, SBC is seeing a spike in demand for COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP), which is donated from recovered COVID-19 patients due to the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies it contains. CCP is being transfused into...
Need a playlist to get you pumped up about donation? We’ve compiled a sampling of some of our favorite songs with “blood” in the title in a variety of genres for you to blast in the car on the way...