The Make 'em Bleed roller derby blood drive series will begin Sunday in Middleboro and roll-out to other nearby cities found at: http://community.brownpapertickets.com/wp/roller-derby-blood-drives/.
For the most current list of Make ‘em Bleed roller derby blood drives, go to http://community.brownpapertickets.com/wp/roller-derby-blood-drives/.
Boston, Massachusetts (PRWEB) August 21, 2015
Roller derby leagues from Boston to the Bay Area have partnered with Brown Paper Tickets and the American Red Cross to help save lives through coast-to-coast “Make ‘em Bleed” roller derby blood drives, through Dec. 31. Attracting more donors than other blood drives, Make ‘em Bleed roller derby blood drives collected enough blood to help save hundreds of lives by making it more convenient and fun to donate. In 2015, athletes on skates in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire and California will offer autographs, photo opportunities, roller skate cookies and temporary tattoos honoring derby’s 80th anniversary to inspire greater numbers of people to donate blood.
For the most current list of Make ‘em Bleed roller derby blood drives, go to http://community.brownpapertickets.com/wp/roller-derby-blood-drives/. Walk-ins are welcome, but setting up an appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code: DERBY is easy and more convenient.
“The girls are so welcoming, fun and energetic, it’s a fantastic atmosphere, with roller derby athletes skating in uniform, refreshments, giveaways and an all around good time,” said Hanna Malak, representative for the American Red Cross Northern California Blood Services Region. “The summer is one of the most difficult times for the Red Cross to collect blood, so ‘Make ‘em Bleed’ roller derby blood drives have really made a difference to help ensure blood is available for patients in need.”
“We hope to triple the number of lives we impact this year,” said Jerry Seltzer, son of the inventor of roller derby, former commissioner of roller derby worldwide, a former board member for the American Red Cross of Northern California and former Ticketmaster vice president before he joined Brown Paper Tickets.
“The Make ‘em Bleed roller derby blood drives are a match made in community service heaven.” The Not-Just-For-Profit event ticketing service, Brown Paper Tickets hosts the largest list of roller derby events on sale around the world at http://community.brownpapertickets.com/rollerderby/, and donates five percent of its profits to charity with every ticket sold.
The schedule of nationwide Make ‘em Bleed roller derby blood drives is growing; a complete and updated list of times and locations can be found at http://community.brownpapertickets.com/wp/roller-derby-blood-drives, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or visiting redcrossblood.org and entering the sponsor code: DERBY.
2015 Make ‘em Bleed Roller Derby Blood Drives in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire:
Sunday, Aug. 23 (Middleboro, Massachusetts): Join the Mass Attack roller derby from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Middleboro Elks Club, 24 High St.
Sunday, Aug. 30 (Trumbull, Connecticut): Join the Connecticut Roller Girls from 9:30a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Red Cross Bus parked at the Redwood Roller Rink, 1303 Main St.
Sunday, Sept. 13 (Fitchburg, Massachusetts): Join the Mass Maelstrom Roller Derby from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Drive.
Saturday, Oct. 31 (Dover, New Hampshire): Join the Seacoast Roller Derby from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dover Bowl, 8878 Central Ave.
Tuesday, Dec. 1 (Concord, New Hampshire): Join the Granite State Roller Derby from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Everett Arena, 15 Loudon Rd.
Saturday, Dec. 7 (Keene, New Hampshire): Join the Elm City Derby Damez from noon. to 5 p.m. at the St. Bernard Church, 185 Main Street.
*All giveaway items are provided while supplies last, are non-transferrable and not redeemable for cash.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Roller derby athletes from your area are willing to appear in full derby costume and roller skates for interviews, carrying props from their upcoming Make ‘em Bleed blood drive. High-resolution images are available, as well as interview opportunities with a representative from the American Red Cross and with Brown Paper Tickets’ Jerry Seltzer, son of the inventor of the sport of roller derby and contributor to the official recorded history of the sport for the United States Library of Congress. Call Barb Morgen at 1-800-838-3006 ext. 7124 or at 206-883-9093, or email Barb(at)brownpapertickets.com for more information.
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. 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 (16 with parental consent in some states), 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.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or on Twitter at @RedCross.
About Brown Paper Tickets
Brown Paper Tickets is a ticketing, event registration and online fundraising service with the largest commitment to social responsibility and to the sport of roller derby in the ticketing industry. The company helps people in 68 countries to sell tickets, connect with their fans, grow capacity for causes, and strengthen communities through live, local events. As a Not-Just-For-Profit company, Brown Paper Tickets provides technology and professional counsel to ensure the success and profits for every event, while fueling donations for social good. Learn more at brownpapertickets.com.
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