TicketsDec. 20, 2010
CINCINNATI - The University of Cincinnati and Xavier University have long been rivals on the basketball court. This year they are coming together with Hoxworth Blood Center in order to promote blood donation during the holidays.
Donate blood Wednesday, Dec. 22 at the official Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout Blood Drive. The drive will be held at the Cintas Center between the hours of 1pm and 7pm. All donors will receive a FREE Skyline Cheese Coney and a limited edition Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout T-shirt.
All donors will be entered to win a variety of prizes ranging from signed basketballs and programs to a pair of tickets to the Skyline Crosstown Shootout game on Jan. 6, 2011.
If you cannot make the drive on Dec. 22, don't fret. You can still support UC and XU by donating at any Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center Dec. 27 thru Jan. 6. You will still receive the limited edition Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout T-shirt; which is only available to Hoxworth blood donors.
Due to the popularity of this promotion, appointments are highly encouraged. Call (513) 451-0910 or (800) 830-1091 to schedule an appointment or visit www.hoxworth.org/groups/shootout to schedule online or find a community mobile in your area.
How to Donate:
Donating blood is safe and easy. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed parental consent) and in good health. Individuals must weigh at least 110 pounds and bring identification to donate. It is recommended that donors eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within four hours before donating.
About Hoxworth:
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and proudly serves 31 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in our area hospitals. At least 350 volunteer blood donors and 40 volunteer platelet donors are essential each day to keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients. Hoxworth Blood Center, Our Donors Save Lives. Who Will You Save?