The holidays and early winter are slow times for blood donations, but the need doesn’t stop.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets, or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.
The American Red Cross and the NFL are partnering for the seventh year during National Blood Donor Month this January and invite football fans and blood donors to join their lifesaving team to score big for patients in need.
If you give before January 25, you will automatically be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LX in the San Francisco Bay Area, as a way of saying “thank you” for helping during the critical post-holiday time.
The winner and guest will enjoy Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, CA, access to day-of in-stadium pregame activities, tickets to the official Super Bowl Experience, round-trip airfare, three-night hotel accommodations (Feb. 6-9, 2026), plus a $1,000 gift card for expenses.
Only 3% of eligible donors give blood. Here is your chance to be a winner. The Columbus American Red Cross Blood Donor Center is located at 7940 Veterans Parkway.
Schedule your next blood, platelet or plasma donation appointment today.
