The NBC Connecticut, Telemundo Connecticut, and Hartford Yard Goats blood drive is happening in May and Kimberly Ploszaj, of the American Red Cross, is sharing how important blood donations is.
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.
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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