The Manhattan Beach Police Officers’ Association, in partnership with the American Red Cross and family of Manhattan Beach Police Officer Mark Vasquez, present the 15^th Annual Mark Vasquez Memorial Event Blood Drive. This year’s event will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Joslyn Center (1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266).  

Mark Vasquez joined the Manhattan Beach Police Department in 2005 and worked in patrol until he was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer, Multiple Myeloma, in 2007. Officer Vasquez was heroic in his positive outlook not only at work, but at home with his wife, Lee, and their two daughters, Madison and Ashley. Officer Vasquez’ battle against his cancer was valiant and at times, when he was able to return to work, he said he felt like Superman. His fellow officers quickly nicknamed Officer Vasquez “Superman” and held many fundraisers and events in support of their hero. However, the Manhattan Beach Police Department lost their Superman on May 15, 2011 (National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day). 

We encourage you to make an appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code MarkVasquez or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.

Download the 2026 Mark Vasquez Memorial Blood Drive (PDF)