Passing for Platelets
Calling all platelet donors! Now’s your chance to step up to the plate and help save lives.
The Passing for Platelets experience presented in partnership with FC Cincinnati is making it's debut from July-September, bringing even more excitement for our dedicated platelet donors. This exclusive opportunity is reserved for loyal Hoxworth platelet donors.
This Summer, donate platelets 4 or more times July, August, and September and earn an invitation for you and a guest to an exclusive FC Cincinnati experience!
Partnering with FC Cincinnati has always been crucial in boosting blood collections during the challenging summer months. This year, we are even more enthusiastic about the Greater Cincinnati community's support for one of the top MLS teams.
Dr. David Oh Director/CEO, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Pathology, Hoxworth Blood Center
Did You Know?
- A platelet donor can give every 14 days. The automated process separates the platelets from your red cells and plasma - returning your red cells and most plasma back to the donor.
- Platelets only have a shelf life of 5-7 days, meaning they are transfused for a local patient almost immediately after each donation.
- Platelets are essential for preventing excessive bleeding in patients undergoing cancer treatment, surgery, organ transplants, and those with blood disorders.
- Hoxworth needs at least 50 platelet donors each day to meet the demand of local hospitals.
A typical platelet donation takes roughly 90 minutes from start to finish and platelet donors are eligible to give every two weeks. Platelet appointments are available seven days a week at Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers located in Anderson, Blue Ash, Clifton (Central), Ft. Mitchell KY, West Chester (North), Tri-County, and Western Hills (West).
We can’t wait to see you there—schedule all 4 or more donations today!
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.
- Summer Event! Passing for Platelets - details coming soon on this upcoming event!
- Fall Event! Pucks for Platelets - An exclusive Cincinnati Cyclones VIP experience for loyal platelets donors and their special guest.