What:                          The Pittsburgh Pirates Continue Successful Blood Drive Series with October Event  

After five tremendously successful blood drive events already this year, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Central Blood Bank have announced an October blood drive at PNC Park.   Up to 1,600 lives have been saved thanks to the efforts of the Pirates and volunteer blood donors.  At the drive in August alone, 183 units were donated by loyal Pirates fans.  Together, Central Blood Bank and the Pirates are hoping the upcoming October drive will yield similar success.   

From noon – 3:00 pm 1979 World Series Champion Grant Jackson will be signing autographs and memorabilia for blood donors. 

All individuals who present to donate blood at this drive will receive one Pirates promotional item, courtesy of the Pirates.   


Who:                           The Pittsburgh Pirates and Central Blood Bank

Where:                        PNC Park, Press Conference Room
                                    Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009
                                    Noon – 7:00 pm
Limited free parking, compliments of Alco Parking, available directly across from PNC Park Press Entrance

To schedule their lifesaving appointment, donors are encouraged to call 1-866-366-6771. Or visit www.CentralBloodBank.org and make an appointment through “My Personal Donation History.”  Donors can search for the drive by using the Pirates sponsor code ET31.  Although appointments are recommended, walk-ins are always welcomed!

Why:                            The Pittsburgh Pirates and Central Blood Bank urge all donors to donate blood quarterly, or when eligible.  Central Blood Bank is Pittsburgh’s regional blood center and supplies more than 40 area hospitals. 

Donor Criteria
Blood donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with signed parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in generally good health. Proper ID is required to donate blood.  A Central Blood Bank or military ID, driver’s license, or employee badge with picture and full name are all approved forms of ID.

Central Blood Bank
Established in 1951, Central Blood Bank is a Pittsburgh-based not-for-profit organization providing blood products and related transfusion services to hospitals in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Mercer, and Washington Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as selected communities in northern West Virginia. For more information on Central Blood Bank, visit www.centralbloodbank.org or call 1-866-DONORS-1.
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