Over 580 Pints Of Blood Collected During Padres Summer Blood Drive

SAN DIEGO, CA — More than 580 pints of blood were collected during the Padres Summer Blood Drive Wednesday at Petco Park's Gallagher Square, the San Diego Blood Bank announced.

A total of 650 registered donors gave blood during the seventh annual event. Donors received free tickets to the June 7 Padres game against the Seattle Mariners, as well as a limited-edition Padres Summer Blood Drive T-shirt.

The Padres partnered with San Diego Blood Bank for the event, which was sponsored by Sycuan Casino Resort.

Since 2017, the Padres have helped collect more than 3,000 pints of blood supporting thousands of patients in Southern California hospitals. Since one pint of blood could potentially save up to three lives, the blood collected at this year's Padres Summer Blood Drive could save up to 1,740 lives, according to San Diego Blood Bank.

"We're grateful for the continuous support from the community in this area of need and the incredible donor turnout we had for today's Summer Blood Drive," said Tom
Seidler, Padres senior vice president of community and military affairs.

"Through our partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank, these blood drives allow us to make a significant impact and help save thousands of lives," he said. "The Padres look forward to hosting blood drives at Petco Park for many more years to come."

Anyone who was unable to attend the blood drive can still receive the limited-edition T-shirt by donating at any San Diego Blood Bank donor center or mobile blood drive throughout June, while supplies last.