PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK METS TO HOST ANNUAL SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE PRESENTED BY NEWYORK-PRESBYTERIAN ON AUGUST 12 AT CITI FIELD

 

AUGUST 12 AT CITI FIELD

The New York Mets, in partnership with New York Blood Center (NYBC), will host their annual Summer Blood Drive presented by NewYork-Presbyterian on Monday, August 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Piazza Club at Citi Field.

Fans donating blood will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select Mets regular season home game during the 2024 season with exclusions and based on availability.

NYBC has issued an urgent call for type O+ and O- blood donations. Type O+ is the most common blood type, representing nearly 40% of the U.S. population. Type O- is the universal blood type and is commonly used in emergency settings. Type O shortages are being reported across the U.S. and are impacting local hospitals, with the current inventory of type O blood at its lowest levels since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.  A shortage of both types, both locally and nationally, poses serious concerns for our healthcare system, and the need for donors is critical.

Donors must be 16 years of age (with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. As always, people are not eligible to donate if they are experiencing a cold, sore throat, respiratory infection or flu-like symptoms. To view current eligibility guidelines, visit nybc.org or call 800.688.0900.

Monday, August 12; 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Met will be in attendance from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Piazza Club at Citi Field