Hoxworth, FC Cincinnati team up in August to host specialty blood drive and provide exclusive shirt
It’s back-to-school season, and that means it’s time to get back to your normal routine. Make it your GOAL to schedule an appointment to give blood or platelets this month, and you will SCORE exclusive gear! When you donate at any of Hoxworth's seven neighborhood donor centers and select mobile drives from Aug. 1-31, you will get an exclusive FC Cincinnati shirt while supplies last.
“At FC Cincinnati, we're proud to be a dedicated partner with Hoxworth Blood Center in supporting the health and well-being of our community," said Kate Solomon, chief youth and community officer for FC Cincinnati. "Our annual blood drives at TQL Stadium each May and August shine a light on the vital need for blood donations, offering our fans and neighbors a meaningful way to give back. In coming together, we’re uplifting both our team and the city we call home.”
FC Cincinnati Specialty Drive is Aug. 22
Calling all FCC fans! You can grab some swag, help save lives and enjoy a unique experience at a blood drive at TQL Stadium in August. The drive is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. – 3:45 p.m. Limited appointments are available. You can schedule your donation at this link: https://hoxworth.org/fcc.html
- LOCATION: In TQL stadium at the Medpace Tunnel Club, Field Level — 1508 John St., Cincinnati, OH 45214. Enter VIP Door, West Premium Lot.
- FREE PARKING: Complimentary parking provided by Hamilton County and SP+ Parking in West End Garage, 1530 John St., Cincinnati, OH 45214. The gates will be up from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- THANK YOU GIFT: All donors will receive an FCC shirt, FCC scarf, voucher for Biggby coffee, PLUS a chance to win an autographed jersey or a four-pack of tickets to an upcoming game (2 winners)!
- SPECIAL PHOTO OP: After donating, donors will have the opportunity to go out onto the area overlooking the field for a photo op.
Need for blood is constant
Every day, more than 400 donors are needed to supply lifesaving blood products to more than 30 hospitals across the Greater Cincinnati area. The need for blood is constant — for patients facing trauma, surgery, cancer and other critical conditions.
Your donation can make all the difference. Whether you're a regular donor or giving for the first time, we need you now more than ever. For more information on our upcoming events or mobile blood drives, visit Hoxworth.org or call (513) 451-0910.
About Hoxworth Blood Center
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home.
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