The American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are teaming up to encourage donors to make it a summer full of life. All those who come to donate at select blood drives will receive one free ticket, valid for entry to participating U.S. Cedar Fair parks, while supplies last. To find the list of participating parks, click here.
The Red Cross and Cedar Fair invite community members to donate at select blood drives this summer to ensure blood is available for individuals in need of lifesaving transfusions.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities with a free Cedar Fair theme park ticket offer:
June 1, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | IU Health Tipton, 1000 S. Main St., Tipton, Indiana
Sponsor code: iuhtipton
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Culvert High School, 701 School St., Culver, Indiana
Sponsor code: culverhs
June 2, 2023
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Faith Family Church, 508 West Green St., Frankfort, Indiana
Sponsor code: faithfamily
June 4, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Arthur Baxter YMCA, 7900 Shelby St., Indianapolis, Indiana
Sponsor code: baxterymca
June 6, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Marion Public Library, 600 S. Washington, Marion, Indiana
Sponsor code: marpublib
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | JCC Indianapolis, 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, Indiana
Sponsor code: jccindy
June 7, 2023
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Celina High School, 715 E. Wayne St., Celina, Ohio
Sponsor code: celinahs
Keep track of upcoming drives here
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit 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 driver’s 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 and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their predonation 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.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.