Stanford Blood Center wouldn’t exist without its donors. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated and generous group of people who selflessly put aside their time to help save lives every day. For that very reason, we wanted...
Magdalena Cabrera knows what it’s like to be on both sides of the equation. She began donating blood with Stanford Blood Center in 1980. She did so knowing the importance of donating blood products when suddenly the tables turned in...
Sniffling, coughing and fevers. That’s right folks, flu season is upon us. And unfortunately, flu season also means more canceled appointments for blood donation due to sickness. But no need to worry; there are plenty of things you can do...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and is often symbolized by the widely recognized pink ribbon. First handed out to survivors at the Susan G. Komen New York City Race for the Cure in 1991, pink ribbons now seem to...
As girls growing up in Menlo Park, Betsy McBride and her sister used to accompany their father when he donated blood at Stanford Blood Center (SBC). Betsy took the habit to heart, continuing to donate for SBC when she could....
If you’ve ever considered becoming a blood donor, there is no better time than now. September is a month dedicated to bringing awareness to blood and childhood cancer causes that affect thousands of children every year – many who benefit...
Galen “G” Dahl, 13, is much like any other 7th grader. He loves skiing, math, jumping on his trampoline, video games and his dog, Flash. He is a self-confessed Harry Potter fanatic who enjoys hanging out with his buddies. One...
The Lucile Packard Transplant Center at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford (LPCHS) has performed more pediatric organ transplants over the last five years than any other U.S. Center, according to data from the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). With...
Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is proud to be the provider of blood products for Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, an organization that delivers care to more than 500,000 patients each year. The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health — an...
As the Fourth of July nears, Stanford Blood Center (SBC) takes time to reflect on the fact that the holiday is not just a time for celebrating, but also a time to remember all that veterans have done for this...