JANUARY 9, 2023 ä The start of the new year marks National Blood Donor Month ­ a time to celebrate those who generously roll up a sleeve to keep blood products stocked for hospitals providing critical care. Every January, for more than three decades, the people of the Ohio River Valley have answered this call to action. We need your help again. Support the 37th Annual Ohio Valley Media Day Blood Drives. They are happening Monday, Jan. 23rd and Tuesday Jan. 24th, from 11:00 am to 5:30 pm on both days.

In addition to the tee-shirts, food and refreshments offered at the 37th Annual Ohio Valley Media Day; donors will get a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. The American Red Cross and Pro Football Hall of Famer and blood donor Peyton Manning are asking people to score big for patients in need this January. âIf everyone does their part and we collectively commit to donating blood, we can stack up more wins for hospital patients who are counting on us,ã said Manning. âA single individual is certainly impactful, but a whole team of people coming together to donate has an even greater effect.ã

In partnership with the National Football League (NFL), those who come to give blood Jan. 1-31, 2023, will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LVII in Arizona*, including access to day-of, in-stadium pre-game activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare to Phoenix, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 10-13, 2023), plus a $500 gift card for expenses.

As the busy holiday season winds down and the threat of severe winter weather and seasonal illness cases continue to rise, January can be a tough time. Book your appointment to give at one of the 37th Annual Ohio Valley Media Blood Drives by going to RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driverás license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age?in most states?(16 with parental consent?where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.