Cyclones fans score big for Cincinnati
Lace up your skates, Cincinnati! This November, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is teaming up with the Cincinnati Cyclones to thank local blood and platelet donors with an exclusive Cyclones hoodie, while supplies last. Step onto the ice of community impact by rolling up your sleeves to donate blood and help local patients.
As temperatures drop and the Cincinnati Cyclones heat up the ice, the need for blood and platelet donations remains an urgent part of keeping our community strong. Donors who visit any of Hoxworth's seven Neighborhood Donor Centers or select mobile blood drives in November will receive a special Cyclones hoodie, as a thank you gift for helping save lives while supporting the city’s hometown hockey team.
Donating blood is like being the goalie — you're there to protect lives. Every single donation ensures that our hospitals have the resources needed to save patients.
David Oh, MD Co-director & chief medical officer, Hoxworth Blood Center
This November, Hoxworth is excited to partner with the Cincinnati Cyclones and give donors an exclusive Cyclones hoodie, so they can score big for Cincinnati by making a difference and proudly showing team spirit.
"Donating blood is like being the goalie — you're there to protect lives. Every single donation ensures that our hospitals have the resources needed to save patients," said David Oh, MD, Hoxworth's co-director and chief medical officer.
Hoxworth is also continuing its Pucks for Platelets campaign, which calls on platelet donors to step up for an even greater assist. Donors who give platelets three or more times between October and November will qualify for an exciting VIP Cyclones insider experience on Dec. 17, including two game tickets, pre-game fan tunnel access, a post-game photo on the ice, and a chance to drop the first puck — a true hat trick of rewards for Hoxworth's dedicated donors.
"Platelet donors are the MVPs for patients fighting cancer and other life-threatening conditions," said Caroline Alquist, MD, co-director and CEO of Hoxworth. "Through the Pucks for Platelets initiative, we’re proud to recognize platelet donors who are committed to the mission of Saving Lives Close to Home with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the Cyclones’ game-day action."
Whether you're a die-hard hockey fan or just love giving back to the community, now's the perfect time to get in the game. Schedule your blood or platelet donation at hoxworth.org or call (513) 451-0910. Visit one of Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers or a select mobile drive this November and help Cincinnati win by saving lives.
Don’t miss your chance to make a big impact and score your limited-edition Cyclones hoodie — because in Cincinnati, we know how to play for keeps!
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. hoxworth.org
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