Monday, December 12, 2022

Nashville Predators and American Red Cross Work Together to Increase Blood Donation During the Holiday Season Dec. 27 – Dec. 30



NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 12, 2022 The American Red Cross continues the great partnership with the Nashville Predators Foundation to host a multi-city blood drive Dec. 27-Dec. 30.   

It is so important to donate blood during this holiday season,” said Clif Redish, interim regional donor services executive with the Red Cross Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region. “We have seen a decline in donations as we head into the winter months, and it is important that donors who can give make appointments with this drive to help us ensure the blood supply is there when patients need it in the beginning of the New Year.” 

 

This partnership with the Preds is vital for us in the Tennessee Region to supply much needed blood products to our hospital partners in our communities,” he added. “While all blood types are desperately needed, we have a great need for type O negative blood. O negative blood is a universal blood donor for all blood types and often is the blood that is used most by hospital emergency rooms to treat trauma patients and during surgeries.” Eighty percent of blood donated to the American Red Cross is acquired from blood donations made at blood drives. The organization supplies 40 percent of blood across the nation. 

 

All presenting donors will receive a Predators foam hockey puck, while supplies last. As a thank-you, all who come to give blood during the Preds blood drives will also get a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.  

 

Nashville Predators Foundation blood donation opportunities: Dec. 27-Dec. 30  

 

Dec. 27, 2022:  

Sumner Regional Medical Center - Sumner Station Room 213 

225 Big Station Camp Blvd.  

Gallatin, TN 37066 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Clarksville American Red Cross - Donor Room  

1760 Madison Street 

Clarksville, TN 37043 

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

  

Faith Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall  

1655 Main Street 

Lebanon, TN 37087 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

Celebration Lutheran - Fellowship Hall 

3425 N. Mt. Juliet Road 

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

American Red Cross Memphis Chapter - Board Room 

1399 Madison Avenue 

Memphis, TN 38104 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Goodlettsville Church - Activity Building  

226 S. Main Street 

Goodlettsville, TN 37072 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Light Hall 

2215 Garland Avenue  

Nashville, TN 372323 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

  

In Honor of Brianna Underwood - Commons Area 

100 Academy Road 

Madison, TN 37115 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

Lafayette United Methodist Church - Fellowship Hall 

506 Bratton Avenue 

Lafayette, TN 37083 

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

  

Nashville Predators  

Bridgestone Arena - Meeting Room  

501 Broadway  

Nashville, Tn 37203 

1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  

  

Chevrolet Buick GMC of Murfreesboro - Showroom  

960 John R Rice Blvd.  

Murfreesboro, TN 37129 

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

  

Dec. 28, 2022 

Sumner Regional Medical Center - Sumner Station Room 213 

225 Big Station Camp Blvd.  

Gallatin, TN 37066 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Clarksville American Red Cross - Donor Room  

1760 Madison Street 

Clarksville, TN 37043 

10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

  

Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center - Meeting Rooms 

1021 Wilkinson Trace   

Bowling Green, KY 42103 

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

  

Hendersonville Community Church - Stadium Room  

381 West Main Street 

Hendersonville, TN 37075 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

City of Brentwood at Brentwood Library - Meeting Rooms 

8109 Concord Road 

Brentwood, TN 37027 

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

  

CoolSprings Galleria - JCPenney Wing 

1800 Galleria Blvd. 

Franklin, TN 37067 

12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

  

Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Light Hall (4th Floor) 

2215 Garland Avenue  

Nashville, TN 37232 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - Gym 

1608 Hampshire Pike 

Columbia, TN 38401 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

First United Methodist Church Smyrna - Fellowship Hall 

300 Sam Hagar Street Door C 

Smyrna, TN 37167 

9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

 

Dec. 29, 2022  

Chapel Hill Community - Family Life Center  

316 North Horton Parkway  

Chapel Hill, TN 37034 

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

  

The Element Nashville - Meeting Room  

2825 Elm Hill Pike  

Nashville, TN 37214 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

  

Vanderbilt University Medical Center  

2215 Garland Avenue  

Nashville, TN 37232 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

Natchez Trace American Red Cross - Chapter Office  

129 West Fowlkes Street Suite 100      

Franklin, TN 37064 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

City of Brentwood - Meeting Rooms  

8109 Concord Road 

Brentwood, TN 37027 

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

  

Ford Ice Center Antioch - Rooms 1 & 2 

5264 Hickory Hollow Parkway  

Antioch, TN 37013 

1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  

  

Vanderbilt Health 100 Oaks - 1st Floor Conference Room  

719 Thompson Lane  

Nashville, TN 37204 

11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

  

Brentwood Hills Church of Christ - Classrooms 401-404 

5120 Franklin Pike  

Nashville, TN 37220 

11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

  

Pulaski Community - The Rec Center/Gym  

333 East College Street 

Pulaski, TN 38478 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

Bellevue Church of Christ - Gym  

7401 Hwy 70 South 

Bellevue, TN 37221 

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

  

Ridgetop First Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall  

1757 Highway 41 South  

Ridgetop, TN 37152 

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

  

Dickson Community - Tennesco Community Center  

115 Tennsco Drive 

Dickson, TN 37055 

10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  

  

Gallatin Civic Center - Room 101/102 

210 Albert Gallatin Avenue  

Gallatin, TN 37066 

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

  

Sumner Regional Medical Center - Foxland-Monthaven Room  

555 Hartsville Pike 

Gallatin, TN 37066 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Dec. 30, 2022  

City of Brentwood - Meeting Rooms  

8109 Concord Road 

Brentwood, TN 37027 

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

  

East Tennessee American Red Cross - Auditorium  

6921 Middlebrook Pike  

Knoxville, TN 37909 

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

  

Natchez Trace American Red Cross - Chapter Office  

129 West Fowlkes Street Suite 100      

Franklin, TN 37064 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

  

Holiday Inn University Plaza & Sloan Convention Center - Meeting Rooms 

1021 Wilkinson Trace   

Bowling Green, KY 42103 

10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

  

Hendersonville Community Church  

381 West Main Street 

Hendersonville, TN 37075 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

  

Faith Lutheran Church - Fellowship Hall  

1655 Main Street 

Lebanon, TN 37087 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

  

Courtyard by Marriott - Providence B  

1980 Providence Parkway  

Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  

  

Sumner Regional Medical Center - Foxland-Monthaven Room  

555 Hartsville Pike 

Gallatin, TN 37066 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

  

The Element Nashville - Meeting Rooms 

2825 Elm Hill Pike  

Nashville, TN 37214 

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.  

  

Riverwood Church - Fellowship Hall  

1904 McGavock Pike 

Nashville, TN 37216 

12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  

 

Blood drive safety  

The Red Cross follows a high standard of safety and infection control. The Red Cross will continue to socially distance wherever possible at blood drives, donation centers and facilities. While donors no longer have to wear a face mask, individuals may choose to continue to wear a mask for any reason. The Red Cross will also adhere to more stringent face mask requirements per state and/or local guidance, or at the request of blood drive sponsors. Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at a drive.   

 

How to donate blood 

Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment or for more information. To register for a Predators blood drive be sure to enter the code PREDS19. 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 in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), 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. 

 

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.