Prizes at blood drive

The road to the “First Four” includes a stop at Community Blood Center for the Friday, “Giving Blood is a Slam Dunk” blood drive. One lucky donor will win a pair of tickets to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament First Four games at UD Arena.

Register to donate Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Dayton CBC Donor Center, 349 South Main St., to be automatically entered in the drawing to win two all-session First Four ticket packages. Make an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or call 937-461-3220.

The drawing winner will receive two ticket-packages to the March 17-18 First Four, with each ticket valid for all four games. The ticket package includes tailgate-inspired snacks before and between games; two complimentary drink tickets per session; and exclusive access to the Flight Deck fan gatherings in the newly re-designed UD Arena.

The drawing winner will be announced Monday.

Blood donation requirements: Donors are required to provide a photo ID that includes their full name. Past CBC donors are also asked to bring their CBC donor ID card. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 years old with parental consent: form available at www.givingblood.org or at CBC branch and 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 are invited to email canidonate@cbccts.org or call 800-388GIVE. Make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com.

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