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Strike Out Blood Shortages

Donate Blood at Inova’s 3rd Annual Spring Training Blood Drive Event

Join Inova Blood Donor Services on Saturday, February 15, 2020, to strike out blood shortages and save lives at the 3rd Annual Spring Training Blood Drive Event.  All donors will receive a Nationals hat* as a thank you for their donation and will be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets** to Opening Day at Nationals Park.  Show your support for the Nationals with a life-saving blood donation for a patient in need.  Step up to the plate and donate!

Learn more or make your appointment by visiting inovablood.org/springtraining2020/ or call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372).

Who:     Inova Blood Donor Services

What:  Spring Training Blood Drive Event

Receive a Nationals hat* and chance to win pair of tickets** to Opening Day at Nationals Park!

When:  Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020

Where: Inova Blood Donor Centers, including:
CentreMed Donor Center, open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dulles Donor Center,  open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Woodburn Donor Center, open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Photo ID Required.
Please allow one hour for your blood donation.
Allow at least 90-120 minutes for your platelet donation.  Please note: Platelet donors should not take aspirin or aspirin-based products 48 hours prior to donation.

* Donor must complete screening process on the day of the event to receive a hat, while supplies last.

** Donor must complete screening process on the day of the event to be automatically entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets.

Media Contact: Tracy Connell, tracy.connell@inova.org

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Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider, recognized in 2019 by U.S. News & World Report, which named Inova Fairfax Hospital the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC region. All five Inova hospitals were awarded ‘A’ grades for the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, recognizing Inova’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. Each of Inova’s five hospitals hold 5-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), distinguishing Inova as the highest rated large health system in the U.S. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve.  Inova’s 18,000 team members serve more than 2 million individuals annually through an integrated network of hospitals, primary

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