Chance To Win Super Bowl Tickets By Donating Blood: Red Cross

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — The American Red Cross blood donation supply is critically low, and the organization is asking people to strongly consider donating in the new year. The organization is offering blood and plasma donors the chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl and a home theater package.

Blood donations typically wane during the holiday season, but the shortage is being compounded by the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Red Cross.

People who give blood or plasma during January will automatically be entered to win two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California. The package includes round-trip airfare, entry to the official NFL tailgate event and three-night hotel accommodations, plus a $500 gift card for other expenses.

Additionally, January donors will be entered for the chance to win a home theater package.

Here are the Red Cross blood drives coming up in the Newport News area in the next few weeks. You can search for additional Red Cross blood drives from a wider area here.

• 1/8/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Patrick Henry Mall, 12300 Jefferson Avenue (Newport News)
• 1/11/2022: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Resurrection Lutheran Church, 765 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Newport News)
• 1/13/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Newport News, 12716 Warwick Boulevard (Newport News)
• 1/15/2022: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Patrick Henry Mall, 12300 Jefferson Avenue (Newport News)
• 1/17/2022: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., St Andrews Episcopal Church, 45 Main Street (Newport News)
• 1/18/2022: 12:15 p.m. - 6 p.m., Hidenwood Presbyterian Church, 414 Hiden Blvd. (Newport News)
• 1/19/2022: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., Christopher Newport University: Freeman Center, 1 University Place (Newport News)
• 1/23/2022: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m., Patrick Henry Mall, 12300 Jefferson Avenue (Newport News)
• 1/28/2022: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Indian Motorcycle of Southeastern Virginia, 11704 Jefferson Ave (Newport News)

Editor's note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by the American Red Cross. The local blood drives included in the list are limited to those at the time the Red Cross data was pulled. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org for the most current listing of drives. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com. Know of another blood drive coming up in your area? You can add it to the Patch calendar using this form.

In most states, donors need to be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health; some states allow 16-year-olds to donate with parental consent. Donors 18 years old and younger need to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Donors are asked to schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the drive. Appointments can be made via the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, online or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.