The American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are teaming up this summer to encourage the community to give blood. Those who come out to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives will receive a free Cedar Fair Park ticket in thanks for helping save lives.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components, all from generous volunteer donors. During Trauma Awareness Month in May, help us keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies.

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. Restrictions may apply. Check individual park websites for information on capacity, open dates, and hours. Participating parks are listed below.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities with free Cedar Fair theme park ticket offer:

INDIANA
Auburn
May 28 | 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at DaySpring Church, 2305 N. Indiana Ave.
Sponsor code: daysprich

Bluffton
May 28 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Wells County Public Library, 200 W. Washington St.
Sponsor code: blufftonfun

Fort Wayne
May 13 | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Parkview YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd.
Sponsor code: YMCAFW

May 30 | 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Renaissance Pointe YMCA, 2323 Bowser Ave.
Sponsor code: YMCAFW

Huntington
May 16 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Huntington Church of the Nazarene, 1551 Flaxmill Rd.
Sponsor code: hnaz

OHIO

Lima
May 24 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital, 1001 Bellefontaine Ave.
Sponsor code: limahos

About Blood Donation
To schedule an appointment, visit  RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 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 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. 

Participating parks

Ohio

• Cedar Point
• Cedar Point Shores Water Park
• Kings Island
   

Missouri

• Worlds of Fun
   

Michigan

• Michigan’s Adventure
   

Virginia

• Kings Dominion
   

Minnesota

• Valleyfair
   

North Carolina

• Carowinds
   

Pennsylvania

• Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
   

California

• Knotts’s Berry Farm
• Knott’s Soak City Water Park
• California’s Great America

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.