Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, an American syndicated weekday morning radio program hosted by Elvis Duran on Z100 New York, sponsored their third annual blood drive in Jersey City on January 25, collecting 75 units of lifesaving blood. The Morning Show and several personalities encouraged blood donations amid a national Red Cross emergency blood shortage.
“The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products as severe winter weather and climate crisis-related disasters cause blood drive cancellations and donors may postpone giving due to illness,” said Rosie Taravella, CEO, American Red Cross New Jersey Region. “We appreciate Elvis Duran and the Morning Show and Z100 New York for stepping forward to help patients in need by sharing the importance of blood and platelet donation during this time.”
The Red Cross is grateful to the generosity of the Canopy by Hilton Jersey City for providing a comfortable and convenient space for the drive. It served as a perfect setting for volunteer donors to roll up their sleeves to help patients in need. During the drive, Elvis Duran and several of the show’s cast, including Nate Marino, Medha Gandhi, Andrew Pugliese, Samantha Coppolino, Garrett Vogel and Scotty B, attended the drive to personally thank donors, while staff from Z100 and iHeart Radio handed out swag to donors.
Pleased to support the drive, Elvis Duran spoke to Taravella about the constant need for blood. “There are moments in our lives when there are no disasters going on and that’s when we need to also put that message out there. So, whatever you need, let us know. I’m looking forward to year four!”
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show offered presenting donors at the blood drive the chance for one lucky donor to win two (2) premium tickets to the 2024 Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden with Canopy by Hilton generously adding a complimentary stay to that lucky donor.
Donors of all blood types – particularly type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – and platelet donors are needed daily to meet demand. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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