Hoxworth Blood Center, an internationally-recognized leader in transfusion medicine, was founded in 1938 and is currently the oldest operating blood bank in the country. Hoxworth serves more than 30 area hospitals and medical centers and collects more than 100,000 units of blood products to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals.
September AND October: Elly De La Cruz Shirt
Donate blood or platelets at any Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center or select mobile blood drive from Sepember 1 through October 31 and score this exclusive Elly De La Cruz shirt, while supplies last, as a thank-you for being a lifesaver. Join the mission and schedule a donation today! Together, we are saving lives close to home.
10/1 - Cincinnati Shakespeare Company (OTR, Downtown) - Give blood at the Shakespeare Company donor bus (1195 Elm St.) and get treated like a star! Every donor will receive 2 free tickets to an upcoming Shakespeare production plus an Elly De La Cruz shirt.
10/4 - Blood Drive in Memory of Reco Gunnels (Springdale) - Honor Reco’s legacy by giving blood with Hoxworth at the 7th annual memorial blood drive located behind the Northland Library (660 Northland Blvd). All donors will receive an Elly De La Cruz shirt in appreciation. Click here to learn more about Reco.
Hoxworth Blood Center serves over 30 hospitals in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, providing blood and service to the entire region while remaining self-sufficient and financially sound.
As a division of the University of Cincinnati as well as a trusted partner of University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Hoxworth promotes and supports research to help save lives.
Hoxworth’s patient services division improves the health of individuals through services such as Therapeutic Apheresis, Red Blood Cell Exchange and Photopheresis
I am so thankful that there are amazing, selfless, lifesaving heroes out there that are willing to donate their blood. Without these donations, I wouldn’t be here to celebrate life’s many tiny miracles.
Heather Bennett Blood Recipient
October 3, 2025
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is excited to announce the second annual Pucks for Platelets experience for all platelet donors.
September 29, 2025
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is celebrating the Cincinnati Reds as they clinch a spot in the MLB playoffs. It’s All-Star Elly De La Cruz’s first-ever MLB playoff run! Celebrate this unforgettable moment in Reds history and show your hometown pride by sporting your exclusive Elly De La Cruz T-shirt, available only through Hoxworth.
September 17, 2025
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, invites the community to celebrate a true superhero, Cohen Bramlee, at Super Cohen’s Birthday Blood Drive this Friday.
