# American Red Cross Team Up With SLMPD And Cardinals To Host Blood Drive March 13

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- Published: 2025-03-11T08:15:41-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **American Red Cross teams up with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and St. Louis Cardinals to host blood drive** **honoring first responders**

**ST. LOUIS, MO (March 7, 2025)** – The American Red Cross is partnering with St.
Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the St. Louis Cardinals on a blood drive
in honor of local area first responders on **Thursday, March 13, from 12 p.m. – 
6 p.m. at Busch Stadium, Cunningham Corner, **700 Clark St., in St. Louis (Gate 
4).

[⌊American Red Cross⌉⌊American Red Cross⌉[

In 2022, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) teamed up with the Red
Cross to host a blood drive in honor of SLMPD officers Colin Ledbetter and Nathan
Spiess, who were injured in the line of duty. Both were shot while on duty and needed
blood transfusions due to their injuries, with Officer Ledbetter needing 39 units
of whole blood to save his life. Ledbetter and Spies both recovered.

Since the incident, Ledbetter has become a regular blood donor as his way to give
back to the community. “I saw firsthand how blood donation can save lives,” said
Ledbetter. “39 people I don’t know donated blood used to save me. Blood saves lives.
It saved mine.”  

“This partnership with the American Red Cross is a way to honor the brave men and
women who risk their lives every day to protect and serve St. Louis,” said SLMPD
Chief Robert Tracy. “This blood drive ensures lifesaving resources are available
when our first responders need it the most.”

As a thank you, those who present to donate will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card
by email.

Additionally, in March, the Red Cross will **perform free A1C testing** (commonly
used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful donations. The A1C test
will help to bridge access to health care for blood donors. Fasting is not required
and is not recommended prior to blood donations. Details can be found at [RedCrossBlood.org/March](https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJw0zUuO6yAQheHVwAyLR_EaMMjE24jKUI6ti0MuWLHUq2-l1T39j46-kqQlwMwpKQ_KWGNU4FvSWisbFlkIfPRoHGEMXkYsMpBfge_J-Yyrsn7JkPVdgbIWpdZSKyQGcuyF_u3_xYF7pT6ECw5KLlCi-MoB7PQZeE3beb4GMzemZ6bn67qmTiX3NsZSWytT6w-m59oyVrG1g174IKZnetPzHEzPB_a8Tdt5VH5Q2VF0qoSDxF7ST7j_BmZuzoSoeU9jw96e04XnaE8G8k_8YHycnej43P0Ka47WCWfDImClIiJQFNasq0NFQTrk76S_AwAA___fkWZ0).

**How to donate blood** 

Simply download the Red Cross Blood Donor App or visit [RedCrossBlood.org](https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJw0zE1uwyAQxfHTwA6LjwHDgkU2uUY0nhkaq07cglVLPX2Vqt3-n96Pq40CSFqqm8GFGILL-l6XAFSgzZSoLBydbYXBIWafwUsmvdY0EzYX54WA_M2BixGt99Y7FAV2rCzv66d54LpJHyblBEwMXMw3ZYjTa9BbvR_HhwoX5a_KX8_znLow9X2MZdt3nvb-pvxVP4RXNF02wSFm5fobbn9BhUsKuXjd67hj35_TicfYnwrsv_aC9Di6yON1nxs0KjGZFPNioAmbAlJMDK0ldJJtQv1V_U8AAAD__8_NWVE),
and enter sponsor code: **SAVINGLIVES**, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device to make an appointment 
or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply 
for patients.

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are 
required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with
parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are 
in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and
other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight
requirements. 

Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass
® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online,
on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started,
follow the instructions at [RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass](https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJw0zk1uwyAQhuHTwA6Lf5sFi2x8jWjMDDGqbVKwarWnrxK12-fVaD6M0pGFxCmq0SrjjFETX6PDZHxQ6KQNXk_BZNIeUxrNIs1oDS_RjwmycuOSbNJ3ZZVzILWWWgExK3tB-iifYoeyUevCT95iQotB_KTJuuEV-BbX83x2Zm5Mz0zP13UNjTC12vuy1YpDbQ-mZ6wHnCTexPS8wwEPEvu3eIdSj8703OBZ8Am9D-u5b3wnLCAabQSdRMH4hvsfMHPzZgqat9hXaPUYLjh7PZiV_wNev3k_G9H-Oh-zzSk4L7ybFmEzoQiWgnAmZw-KJumBf0X9GwAA__9KnGwa)
or use the Blood Donor App. 

**Blood Donor Rewards program**

In January 2024, the Red Cross launched an all-new Blood Donor Rewards program as
a way to show our appreciation for all those who take the time to help save lives.
This program offers a new way for the Red Cross to say thank-you for the generous
donations that are critical to patients counting on lifesaving care.

All donors are now able to earn points for their donations that accumulate each 
time they roll up a sleeve to give. Donors automatically started earning points 
on Jan. 1, 2024, and they can redeem points any time of year to receive e-gift cards
or save them to redeem and claim an exclusive Red Cross merchandise item in the 
next calendar year. For more information, visit [RedCrossBlood.org/Rewards](https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJwszEFuwyAQheHTwA6LgQHjBYu0Ug7QC0QTZmis2nELVi319JWrbv-n93G2QZCKlgwjgg_eQ9KPjFwDWPbE45TutYID74P1QCWyRNZzjmOhCmG8FyzuBgghkHXOOiBRaPvM8jF_mZXmRVo3MUXkwsiT-SkJw3AOesmPff_syl-Uuyp3PY5jeBN-bVvvL8u28bC1d-WuTQ5q3PUqPJNpsgh1MTPnv3D7D8pfok-T0y33B7XtORy09-2p0DbhcqKnp_veRNbzPlasZQrRxJDuBquwmVAmE3ytkUCSjaS_s_sNAAD__8LjXEk)

**_About the American Red Cross:_**

_The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters;
supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes
international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their
families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and
the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information,
please visit __[redcross.org](https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJxMzLtuAyEQheGngY4Vt-FSULjxa1izwxCjeL0JrLJSnj5ylCLtd3T-WjSwR5JcTPTGgXMmyXshZ0MyGrNOvEJas4tA1UTKEdaGJHsJkbAZiCt5sjfjDQBqa7U1yMLr2Su_90-1YX_wmCqk4CtVX7P6puRheQ3yUe7H8SHcRdirsNfzPJfBlcY-57KPN2GvcuPaUQ1-ME5WvZZfuP2BcJfgUrZylHnHsT-XE4-5P4XX_0NyHoN5e91j840yBBUgrco3rip7zgpcawENJx1QfhX7EwAA__-nHFcS)
__ or __[CruzRojaAmericana.org](https://cisionone-email.us.redcross.org/c/eJwszE2O4yAQxfHTwA6LjyqMFyyyyTWiclFMmInjaXC3pZy-lVZvf0_vX7JFAWIt2c3gAobgkr7nOjuy65wCu4BkE4JbAxdbKyZGv-qW48xUHc4rA_ubA4dI1nvrHYkCO1qRf-3DbNQe0oeJKULhAmUxL06A03vQj3w_jv8qXJS_Kn89z3Pi_vnq-1-iTXpjetK09z_KX_UmpZHp8hAaYlrJP3D7BRUuMaTF657Hnfr-nE46xv5UYLsU7vsY75AeRxfZ3ve5QuUFo4mYVgNVillAFoOh1khOko2kv7L_DgAA__8X0Fqn)
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