Solvita Celina Mercer Co. Fairgrounds June 27 Blood Drive

DAYTON, Ohio – Solvita is in urgent need of multiple blood types, including a critical shortage of type O. Support the summer blood supply and get a chance to win tickets to see Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever by donating at the Mercer County Fairgrounds community blood drive Thursday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1001 West Market St., Celina.

Schedule an appointment to donate with Solvita (formerly Community Blood Center) on the Donor Time app, by calling (937) 461-3220, or at www.donortime.com.

Everyone who registers to donate will receive the Solvita “From One to Many” t-shirt and will be automatically entered in a drawing to win a pair of tickets to see WNBA rookie sensation Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever vs. the Phoenix Mercury on July 12 in Indianapolis.

Everyone who registers to donate with Solvita June 3-29 is also entered in the drawing to win two tickets to the Bengals vs. Browns Dec. 19 NFL Thursday Night Game at Paycor Stadium.

The summer vacation season is a challenging time for Solvita to register the 350 donors needed every day to supply area hospitals. Remember to donate or to reschedule a missed donation as soon as possible. Walk-ins are welcome at the Solvita Dayton Center, 349 S. Main St.

You can save time while helping save lives by using “DonorXPress” to complete the donor questionnaire before arriving at a blood drive. Find DonorXPress on the Donor Time App or at www.solvita.org/donorxpress.

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Blood donation requirements:  Donors are required to provide a photo ID that includes their full name.  Past Solvita donors are also asked to bring their Solvita donor ID card.  Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 years old with parental consent: form available at www.solvita.org or at the Dayton Donation Center and mobile blood drive locations), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds (you may have to weigh more depending on your height), and be in good physical health.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes blood donor eligibility guidelines periodically.  Individuals with eligibility questions can email canidonate@solvita.org or call (937) 461-3220. Make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com.