Pucks for Platelets
Our insider event with the Cincinnati Cyclones to honor high-frequency platelet donors!
Pucks for Platelets is one of Hoxworth Blood Center's favorite ways to celebrate the incredible commitment of our platelet donors.
During the fall, donate 4 times from October through December, and you will get an invitation to an exclusive Cincinnati Cyclones VIP experience designed to thank you for your ongoing commitment to saving lives. And as a BONUS, if you donate 5 or more times during the season, you'll unlock an additional bonus level with in-event experiences like dropping the first puck, pre-game rally alley, and more.
Donate Platelets Today!
Every year, platelets collected at Hoxworth go to patients at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and 30+ local hospitals, where cancer patients depend on frequent transfusions for their treatment. Platelet donations are also vital for trauma victims, transplant patients, and others undergoing complex medical procedures.
This event comes at a crucial time as platelet donations tend to drop during the fall and winter months. With Pucks for Platelets, Hoxworth hopes to not only thank current donors but also inspire new donors to give.
Hoxworth is the only blood center serving the Tri-State area, and they need over 450 blood and platelet donors daily to maintain a stable blood supply for local hospitals.
What donors are saying about this unique experience!
"Pucks for Platelets was an amazing opportunity to witness how many wonderful platelet donors there are in the area. I'm grateful to be able to have this experience with others that share my passion for supporting Hoxworth's mission, and to be able to bring my family along made it even more special." - Ryan Gorman
"My husband and I really enjoyed the Pucks for Platelets event last year. I hope we can join you again this year! The thing I enjoyed the most was the company of so many people who I KNEW were also regular platelets donors! I was blown away to just look at us! I know platelets are critical and often in short supply. My heart swelled knowing these were people giving back to those in our community who desperately needed our help. It was uplifting!" - Kim Jones
"Going to the game and seeing everybody’s Hoxworth gear was really fun. Going out on the ice after the game to take a picture was just awesome." - Michael Gerke
"I had a blast last year at the Pucks for Platelets hockey game. It was my first time going to a hockey game. Being in the underground tunnel to cheer the Cyclones team members on was so cool! I can't wait to hopefully go again this season!" - Megan Middleton
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Additional Platelet Donor Events
- Winter Event! Performance for Platelets - A once-in-a-lifetime musical experience with the University of Cincinnati’s world-renowned College-Conservatory of Music Jazz Orchestra just for Hoxworth platelet donors and their special guest.
- Spring Event! Pitching for Platelets - This exclusive opportunity is reserved for loyal Hoxworth platelet donors and offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to shine on the Major League stage at Great American Ball Park.
- Passing for Platelets - Donate platelets to earn an invitation for you and a guest to an exclusive FC Cincinnati experience!