13th Annual Pints for Play Blood Drive Will Save Lives

May 24, 2021 – Sarasota

SunCoast Blood Centers, 107.9 WSRZ and Badger Bob’s Services are teaming up to co-host the 13^th 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.