I thought this might be a useful “community” category press release to note, per Ilitch Sports + Entertainment:
American Red Cross Partners with The District Detroit for 7th Annual Blood Drive at Little Caesars Arena
Presenting donors will receive Tigers tickets, pre-season Pistons and Red Wings tickets while supplies last
The American Red Cross, in partnership with The District Detroit, is inviting donors to give blood at its seventh annual blood drive at Little Caesars Arena to meet the needs of those who depend on lifesaving blood. All presenting donors will receive a voucher for tickets to a Detroit Tigers game and tickets to pre-season Detroit Pistons and Detroit Red Wings games.
Blood and platelet donors are critically needed, and all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O.
While summer can be full of vacations and outdoor fun, it’s also recognized as a time of higher risk for car accidents, especially among teen drivers. A single car accident victim may require as many as 100 units of blood. More than a quarter of all blood products each year are used in critical care and emergency room situations, highlighting the importance of generous blood and platelet donors.
The blood drive will be from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, on the Via Concourse at Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward, in Detroit. Complimentary parking is available in the UWM Garage at 128 W. Fisher Service Drive, which is close to the arena’s Meijer entrance to the blood drive.
“We are excited to partner again with The District Detroit to ensure lifesaving blood products are available to those in need,” said Beth Frahm, donor recruitment account manager with the Red Cross in Michigan. “Donors who give will have the feeling of accomplishment knowing they are helping to save lives.”
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. This includes new moms, babies born prematurely, accident victims, people living with sickle cell disease and people being treated for cancer. That’s why the need for blood is constant.
In addition to receiving two tickets to a Tigers home game and two tickets each to a Pistons and Red Wings pre-season home game (while supplies last), donors will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email and have a chance to Spin the Wheel to win an additional giveaway.
To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) and use sponsor code LCA313. Appointments will be prioritized; walk-ins will be taken as time permits.
If you can give blood, it’s essential for people who need it for all sorts of reasons.
When Aunt Annie had her hip surgery, she was given a couple units of blood to combat the blood loss during the surgery. She was very grateful for the assist.
