San Diego Blood Bank Donors Get Free SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream Tickets

SAN DIEGO, CA — Donors who give blood to San Diego Blood Bank in September will receive a free ticket to SeaWorld San Diego's Howl-O-Scream, the theme park's annual nighttime Halloween event.

The special offer runs through Sept. 30 at any San Diego Blood Bank donation center or mobile blood drive. The partnership between the blood bank and SeaWorld includes 10,000 tickets, which are valued at more than $920,000. It is the largest in-kind donation San Diego Blood Bank has ever received, according to the organization.

"Through this valued partnership with SeaWorld San Diego, we hope to collect 10,000 pints of blood this year, which could potentially save more than 30,000 lives in our community and beyond," said San Diego Blood Bank CEO Doug Morton. "This contribution to our September blood drives will make a major impact, saving and improving the quality of life for hospital patients across Southern California."

Howl-O-Scream, scheduled on select nights Sept. 27 through Nov. 2, will feature haunted houses, scare zones, a new theatrical show, live entertainment, roller coasters after dark and more.

"We appreciate and thank all the blood donors throughout the county, and we are honored to be partnering again with the San Diego Blood Bank to offer a special and fitting incentive for those giving blood this spooky season," said Tyler Carter, park president of SeaWorld San Diego. "To show our gratitude for making a difference and saving lives, we're providing an eerily fun night filled with thrills and chills at SeaWorld Howl-O-Scream."

To be eligible to donate blood, donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. See a list of blood drives here.

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