We need you to be an all-star for patients in need this May! Join us for one of our state's largest one-day blood drives, presented by NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut, Hartford Yard Goats, and the American Red Cross.
The blood drive will be held on Thursday, May 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Dunkin' Park in Hartford.
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This time of the year is a difficult time for blood donations. Now more than ever, we need your support. It is crucial to ensure a steady supply of these critical blood types. Type O donors are especially needed right now. Type O positive is the most common blood type, and type O negative can be received by patients of all blood types.
You must make an appointment for the blood drive. Walk-ins will not be able to participate.
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Make an appointment by clicking here, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App and entering sponsor code: NBCCT.
All presenting donors will receive:
- 2 Hartford Yard Goats ticket vouchers good for games on either June 6th or 7th.
- 1 ticket per donor to Six Flags New England, valid for a day of your choice during season 2023.
- A $5 Dunkin' Gift Card.
All donors donating between 5/1 thru 5/19 will also receive a $10 gift card by email to a merchant of your choice.
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Each time you give, you could help save more than one life! Will you step up to the plate?