Bruins Plan Blood-Drive Honoring Injured Boston Police Officers

BOSTON, MA ─ The Boston Bruins, Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association and the American Red Cross are hosting a Boston Bruins Blood Drive next week at TD Garden, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It honors Boston Police Officers Matt Morris and Richard Cintolo, who were fired upon this October while responding to an East Boston call about a domestic dispute. Both required blood transfusions to help them survive.

According to a press release from the American Red Cross, "This drive recognizes their bravery."

The drive has support from the Boston Bruins Foundation, Garden Neighborhood Charities, Boston Firefighters Local 718, Boston EMS and the Massachusetts Coalition of Police as a way to give back while honoring local first responders.

All those who come out to donate will receive a free t-shirt (while supplies last), a chance to win Bruins tickets and memorabilia and a meet and greet with Bruins alumni and Bruins mascot, Blades.

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