‘San Diego Cares: It’s In Our Blood’ Is Happening Despite The Chargers Skipping Town!

San Diego Cares: It’s in our Blood‘ is the successor to the 38-year San Diego Chargers Blood Drive and is taking place this year just like always (just because the Chargers left town doesn’t mean this good cause did as well!)

This special event is a day-long blood drive combined with sports-themed games and celebrity athlete panels for the whole family to enjoy.

There will be athletes and representatives from the San Diego Padres, Gulls, Sockers, Kings, Toreros, SDSU Aztecs, 1904 Football Club, Xolos, the Nascar Foundation, and the Holiday Bowl!

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As their way of saying thanks, blood donors receive an event t-shirt, a chance to spin the Cohn Restaurant Group wheel, and VIP access to autographs at San Diego Cares.

You know you should give blood so go do it.

Grab your crew and go celebrate the spirit of San Diegans who care deeply about our community at a time of high need for hospital patients!

We will see you there!

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