In an effort to address the growing blood supply crisis in Orange County, the City of Irvine and UCI Health are partnering together to host a blood drive event Thursday, July 11, 9 a.m.–3 p.m., at the Irvine Civic Center. Donations received will help provide critical care for patients at UCI Medical Center.

Donors will receive a $10 gift card to either Target, In-N-Out Burger, or Starbucks, or a newly designed blood donor tote bag, and an opportunity to enter a drawing for four passes to Great Park Ice & FivePoint Arena, courtesy of UCI Health. Appointments are suggested but not required and can be made in advance online or at cityofirvine.org/blooddrive. Walk-ins will also be accepted.