13th Annual Pints for Play Blood Drive Will Save Lives

Sarasota FL

24 May, 2021

2:50 PM

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Sarasota, Florida – May 24, 2021 – SunCoast Blood Centers, 107.9 WSRZ and Badger Bob’s Services are teaming up to co-host the 13th Annual Pints for Play blood drive on Thursday, May 27. This year’s event will be headquartered at SunCoast Blood Centers’ Lakewood Ranch location, 3025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Suite 111 in Bradenton, with donors being welcomed at all SunCoast donor centers, including Downtown Sarasota on Mound St., Bird Bay Plaza in Venice, Bayshore Gardens in Bradenton, the newest center in Port Charlotte at Charlotte Square, and in Sarasota Square Mall next to Costco. All locations will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. “SunCoast Blood Centers is thrilled to co-host this year’s Pints for Play,” said Joan Leonard, Community Liaison for SunCoast Blood Centers. “The blood donated during Pints for Play will be a great start to the summer supply for our local hospitals. Typically the summer months are the toughest time of year for blood collections.” In addition to saving lives through blood donations, participants of Pints for Play will have the opportunity to play any song of their choice or have 30 seconds to “plug” their business on 107.9 WSRZ. Donors will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a limited edition Tervis Tumbler while supplies last, courtesy of Badger Bob’s Services. “We have been doing Pints for Play for 13 years and we continue to be humbled by the generosity and support of our community,” said David Jones, co-host of Jones & Company on 107.9 WSRZ. “For all of us at WSRZ, it is a totally unique opportunity for our listeners to pick the music from 6 – 10 a.m. However, the best part of Pints for Play is the lives that are saved and affected by people giving of themselves.” SunCoast Blood Centers proudly serves hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties as well as the Moffitt Cancer Center. Having an adequate supply of blood and platelets is vital every day and especially during a time when medical resources are operating at full capacity. Patients suffering trauma, undergoing cancer treatments, or those battling chronic blood diseases all rely on blood and platelets. Donors aged 16 and over can schedule an appointment to give blood at any SunCoast Blood Centers location by visiting suncoastblood.org or calling 1.866.97.BLOOD. Walk-ins will also be welcomed. About SunCoast Blood Centers A registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, SunCoast Blood Centers has provided a reliable supply of safe blood products and services for the community since 1949. SunCoast is the exclusive supplier of blood products and services for Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Manatee Memorial Hospital, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Complex Care Hospital of Ridgelake, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sarasota, North Port Emergency Room, Fawcett Memorial Hospital of Port Charlotte, Englewood Community Hospital and DeSoto Memorial Hospital. SunCoast also partners with Moffitt Cancer Center to provide blood pr​oducts, including pathogen-reduced platelets. Recognized for its outstanding service, the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honored SunCoast as the 2020 Nonprofit of the Year. SunCoast participates in cancer treatment programs, research and provides therapeutic services at the hospitals it serves. SunCoast has also instituted a new concierge program where donors can give blood in the comfort of their home. The concierge program is available in Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota and Manatee counties. For donor locations and more information, visit www.suncoastblood.org or call 1-866-97-BLOOD.