NJ Devils Want Your Blood, Offer Free Tickets For Donations

NEWARK, NJ — The New Jersey Devils want your blood.

On Sunday, March 10, the Devils will partner with RWJBarnabas Health and the American Red Cross to hold a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Prudential Center in Newark. Free parking will be available in the parking deck presented by Ford.

To help hit their goal of 500 units, the Devils are offering participating donors a voucher for two free tickets to a select Devils 2018-19 season home game, a limited-edition New Jersey Devils blood donor t-shirt provided by Fusion, and chances to win autographed Devils merchandise.

In addition, donors will have the opportunity to meet New Jersey Devils alumni Grant Marshall and Bruce Driver, as well as popular mascot NJ Devil, who will be available for photos and autographs, according to a news release from RWJBarnabas Health. Prizes and gifts are not redeemable for cash and are not transferable, organizers stated.

According to organizers:

“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.”

The blood drive is open to the general public, and while appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are gladly accepted, as space is available. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.newjerseydevils.com/blooddrive.

“We have the honor and responsibility, as an important member of the New Jersey community, to create positive change and support those in the communities where our fans live, work and play,” said Jeff Scott, Vice President of Community Investment and Grassroots with the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center.

“Partnering with RWJBarnabas Health and the Red Cross each year to host and support this meaningful event is one of the most impactful days on our calendar,” Scott added.

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