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Blood Drive at Gillette Stadium Dec. 10

Bob's Discount Furniture and the American Red Cross Team Up with the New England Patriots for a Blood Drive at Gillette Stadium

Bob’s Discount Furniture and the American Red Cross are teaming up with the New England Patriots to host a “mega” blood drive and family event at Gillette Stadium on Dec.10 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Eligible blood donors will have the opportunity to come in to give blood inside the

All attendees will be entered into a drawing for autographed player memorabilia, Patriots tickets and other prizes sponsored by 98.5 The Sports Hub. During the blood drive, Patriots Legends Joe Andruzzi, John Smith, Patrick Pass, Roland James and Patriots cheerleaders are scheduled to appear. There will also be puppet shows presented by UCONN’s Ballard Institute of Puppetry and ice cream provided by New England Ice Cream Co.

There will be a special appearance by Bob Kaufman and Cathy Poulin of Bob’s Discount Furniture.  In addition to sponsoring the event, Bob’s Discount Furniture has donated seven recliners total to be raffled off throughout the event, every hour and during the final hour one lucky winner will receive a power sofa and loveseat.  Bob’s Discount Furniture has donated the furniture to thank generous blood donors and also to support a sufficient blood supply for patients in need.   

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This event is in celebration of the third Annual Bob’s Discount Furniture High School Heroes $100,000 Scholarship Program.  The Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding high school seniors in Massachusetts and Connecticut who have made exceptional contributions to their schools’ volunteer blood donor programs. For official rules about the scholarship, visit mybobs.com.  All presenting donors will receive a Bob’s High School Heroes t-shirt.  Donors will have the opportunity to have their blood donation applied to a high school of their choice as part of the Scholarship Program. 

Secure your appointment to donate blood by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log on to redcrossblood.org.

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