Operation: REPLENISH - A Mission to Save Lives

Join us in honoring our Founder, Nicole Joy Ledina’s legacy by giving life through blood donation.

Together, we give life.

The Heart of Operation: REPLENISH - Nicole’s Journey

Nicole Joy Ledina endured a courageous battle but passed away from a rare autoimmune condition before she could fulfill her heartfelt wish:

Nicole Joy Ledina - Our Founder, said to her Dad shortly before her passing:

“I want to replenish all the blood they used on me and more… so others will have a chance at life.”

Operation: REPLENISH is our collective mission to carry Nicole’s legacy forward — joining together to replenish the blood supply, save lives, and bring hope to those in need.

What is Operation: REPLENISH ?

Operation: REPLENISH is a lifesaving blood donation and fundraising program, launched in partnership with the San Diego Blood Bank/Southern California Blood Bank locally and the American Red Cross SleevesUp program elsewhere. This initiative honors Nicole’s legacy by mobilizing our community in a mission to save lives.

Through our Virtual Blood Drive, ongoing donor registrations, and a new team-based participation campaign, we’re working to replenish the blood supply so more lives can be saved.

Partnership with trusted local blood banks
Ongoing blood donor registration beyond the event
Team campaigns to amplify support and create friendly competition
Strengthening community health and hope

In Partnership with:

Ways You Can Support The Mission:

RSVP to Join the Mission
Complete the Blood Donors 4 Easy Steps below first.
Form or Join a Team
Help us expand our reach and impact. Organize your friends, family, or colleagues into teams to compete for the most blood donors registered and funds raised. Friendly competition will help us spread the word far and wide! Please Click the "Form/Join a Team" button above.
Support the Mission with a Monetary Donation
If you’re unable to donate blood or would like to further support the Mission, please consider a monetary donation. Your generous gift will help fuel program growth and community outreach. Please Click the Red "Join the Mission" button above. Then lower left corner of pop up dialag box, Click on "I'd just like to donate" link.
Share Nicole’s Story
Help us raise awareness by sharing this Mission with your network.
Give Us Some Social Media Love
Post and Share about your participation in and support for Operation: REPLENISH and Empathy is the Remedy. Tag us and give us a Shout Out on your favorite Social Media platforms. Please copy and use the following hashtags:
#OperationReplenish #MissionToSaveLives #TogetherWeGiveLife #EmpathyIsTheRemedy #HonorNicoleLedina #GiveBloodSaveLives #BloodDonationDrive #DonateBlood #SanDiegoBloodBank #SleevesUp

Join Operation: REPLENISH - Together We Give Life

BLOOD DONORS - Before You Click on the Red "Join the Mission" Button Above, Please Complete These 4 Easy Steps First:

STEP 1: Are You Eligible To Donate Blood?
Check the requirements for our blood donation partners San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB), also operating as Southern California Blood Bank in Los Angeles and Orange counties and the American Red Cross (ARC) SleevesUp Program. Requirements will apply based on the donation center location you choose in Step 2:
For SDBB: https://sandiegobloodbank.org/donors/blood-donor-requirements
For ARC SleevesUp: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html
If you are NOT eligible to Donate, please consider other “Ways You Can Support the Mission” listed in that section above.
STEP 2: Find a Blood Donation Location That’s Convenient For You
A) If you are in SoCal, check our local partner, San Diego Blood Bank / Southern California Blood Bank (SDBB). Enter your zip code at this link to find a blood drive or donor center near you:
https://sandiegobloodbank.org/donate
B) If SDBB/SCBB locations are not convenient or you are elsewhere, visit our American Red Cross (ARC) SleevesUp campaign link here:
https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/operation-replenish-virtual-blood-drive-honoring-nicole-joy-ledina-a-mission-to-save-lives
CLICK “Pledge to Give Blood” button, Fill in Form, and system will provide location options near your Zip Code.
STEP 3: Schedule Your Blood Donation Appointment
For SDBB - After selecting your donation location, select your preferred Date, Donation Type, and Time. Fill in Appointment Details and Confirm. Link is here:
https://sandiegobloodbank.org/donate
IMPORTANT: Don’t forget to use our SDBB campaign Code at Check-In for your appointment= NL26
For ARC SleevesUp - After clicking the “Pledging To Give Blood” button, Filling in the Form and Clicking the “Make a Pledge” button, a map will come up based on your Zip Code. Select your preferred Date, Location, Time, and Donation Type. Click “Create My Account” if you don’t have an ARC account yet, or “Sign In” if you already have an account. Follow the directions to confirm your Appointment.
https://sleevesup.redcrossblood.org/campaign/operation-replenish-virtual-blood-drive-honoring-nicole-joy-ledina-a-mission-to-save-lives
IMPORTANT: Please use this exclusive link to insure that your blood donation pledges and appointments automatically get associated with our campaign.
STEP 4: RSVP to Join the Mission
The last Step is RSVP to Join the Mission - Please Click the Red "Join the Mission" button above.
Please RSVP so we can track and measure the effectiveness and impact of our Mission to Save Lives!

Voices of Hope and Gratitude

“I am Thrilled that we are launching Operation: REPLENISH to honor Nicole’s legacy. She really wanted to replenish all the blood products that she used and more, during her hospitalization . . . unfortunately she was not able to fulfill that wish. With OPERATION REPLENISH we can all help in making that come true for her. Together we can all Give precious Life to others in need. Please Join us in this Mission to Save Lives!
Roger Ledina - Executive Director, Empathy is the Remedy Foundation - “Dad”

“We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with Empathy is the Remedy in our shared mission to uplift and strengthen our community. Together we’ll work to ensure hospital patients in Southern California in need get the life-saving blood products they need to survive and thrive."
Claudine Van Gonka, Director of Community Relations & Media - San Diego Blood Bank
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A Mission Inspired by Nicole, Powered by Community. Together, We Give Life.

Operation: REPLENISH - A Mission to Save Lives - Virtual Blood Drive Honoring Nicole Joy Ledina - Together, We Give Life

Join us in honoring our Founder, Nicole Joy Ledina’s legacy by giving life through blood donation.

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