COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Resolve to save a life in 2025!

NBC4 will once again partner with WNCI and the American Red Cross to hold our annual blood drive on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The NBC4 WNCI Blood Give-in will be held at the Columbus Airport Marriott, located at 1375 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus, OH 43219 (just off I-670). 

NBC4 WNCI Blood Give-In
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Columbus Airport Marriott
1375 N. Cassady Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219 (just off I-670)

The simple act of donating blood has a powerful impact, as your donation is the only source of blood products for hospital patients. Saving lives, one pint at a time. Join us and donate blood with the American Red Cross at the NBC4 and WNCI Give-In Blood Drive!

Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: Give In or use the Blood Donor App to schedule your appointment today. Appointments are strongly encouraged.

To schedule your appointment now, go to Blood Drive | Event | Central & Southern Ohio Red Cross

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Great gifts for all presenting donors:*

  • Red Cross gift item
  • C. Krueger free cookie coupon
  • Chick-fil-A coupon
  • A raffle for 1 COSI Family Membership

*Offers and items are non-transferable and are not redeemable for cash. Items are available while supplies last.

Blood Donation Facts

SPECIAL NEED IN WINTER: Fewer people give blood during the winter months due to the busy holiday season, and also because some are deferred for cold and flu symptoms. 

WHAT’S INVOLVED: The entire blood donation process takes about an hour, and the actual donation only takes about eight to 10 minutes.

WHO CAN DONATE: The basic qualifications to give blood are: You must be at least 17 years of age (or 16 with parental permission), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in generally good health.