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Thank you to our generous sponsors of Comic-Con 2008 
Important Information Regarding Programs and Autographs at Comic-ConAll event and program rooms have limited capacity as set by the Fire Marshal. Even though your badge is needed to get into all events, it does not guarantee you access to any event if it has reached its capacity. We do not clear rooms between events. Most autograph signings are of a limited nature. Your badge does not guarantee autographs at any event. |
What's In A Name?A brief history of theRobert A. Heinlein Blood Drive For science fiction fans, few names were as stellar as Robert A. Heinlein. From Star Ship Troopers to Stranger in a Strange Land, Heinlein was the dean of SF writers. Unfortunately, he rarely attended conventions, so his readers had few opportunities to meet the master in person. Then in the early 1970s, Heinlein had a life-threatening illness and needed many pints of a rare blood type. He felt he owed his life to the donors, so when asked to be a guest at the 1976 World Con in his hometown of Kansas City, he agreed-but with one specific stipulation: that he would only sign autographs for people who donated blood. Thus longtime Comic-Con committee member Jackie Estrada approached the author with an offer to hold a blood drive in San Diego if he would consent to being a guest. He agreed, and in 1977 Heinlein came to Comic-Con. He and his wife, Ginny, had a great time and Heinlein even drew a picture for the Sunday morning Art Auction. "David Scroggy [now a Vice President at Dark Horse Comics] was the first blood drive coordinator," recalls Estrada. "We also had Theodore Sturgeon there signing his book, Some of Your Blood, which he gave to all of the blood donors. We also had entertainment for the people while they were [donating blood]. I remember that Leslie Cabarga played the piano, C. C. Beck played the guitar. It was a very fun event and Robert was delighted. We've had the blood drive every year since." Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive in its 31st Year!Comic-Con donors help save lives!
2008's Blood Drive T-Shirt Art, created and donated by John Smallwood-Garcia of Dream Media
NEW! Click here to schedule your Blood Donation appointment onlineThe San Diego Comic-Con Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive returns for its 31st big year in 2008. The Blood Drive hours are 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and at 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Sunday. When you donate blood, you get a special goody bag containing comics, books, and other fun things, a limited-edition T-shirt, and a raffle ticket for a good chance to win one of many prizes donated by exhibitors, and maybe even an exclusive surprise! It only takes about 45 minutes. Sign up at the Blood Drive Booth (upstairs in the Sails Pavilion near the Freebie Table), and remember to return to the booth at the end of the day to check the winning numbers to see if you’ve won a prize! Click here for some examples of the prizes available to this year's Blood Drive donorsClick here to schedule your Blood Donation appointment online
Blood Drive Special PrizesHere's a sample of just some of the terrific prizes that have been donated by these generous contributors for our Blood Drive donors.
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Dates for 2009
SUN, JULY 26
PREVIEW NIGHT
WED, JULY 22
Open only to pre-registered 4-day attendees and professionals
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San Diego, CA 92101
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