The New Jersey Devils hockey team, together with the American Red Cross, will host the Fifth Annual Devils Blood Drive on March 31 at The Prudential Center, 165 Mulberry Street Newark.
The event will take place from 6 am to 1 pm.
Blood donors will receive a special event vintage New Jersey Devils baseball cap and T shirt. Randomly selected donors will also be entered in a contest to win autographed merchandise including jerseys, sticks and pucks. The Devils alumni, the Devils Dancers and the "New Jersey Devil" will also attend the event for a meet and greet with fans who make donations.
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Anyone 17 and older or 16 with parental permission and who meet weight and height requirements may donate blood. Individuals must weigh at least 110 pounds to donate blood (depending on height). Parking is free for participants. Bring donor cards to the event.
Make an appointment today by calling 800-Red-Cross or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org/devils.