Metallica, Red Cross collaboration sets Colorado record for blood donation

A blood drive linked to a Metallica s upcoming Denver concerts set a state record ahead of the typical July dip in supply Related Articles Kennedy s new vaccine panel alarms pediatricians with inquiries into long-settled questions RFK Jr s gutting of vaccine panel is tragic political mistake Letters Judge voices skepticism toward state s move to comply with ICE subpoena Am I going to believe my own lying eyes Colorado attempts crackdown on proposes sharks for veterans benefits amid national debate over industry Medicaid cuts in Trump tax bill could close rural hospitals in Colorado analysis warns The drive held Monday and Tuesday collected a record units of blood stated Justin Kern spokesman for the American Red Cross The band also held blood drives linked to concerts in other cities which brought in about units combined he disclosed One unit of blood can save up to three lives according to the Red Cross In other cases one person who was in a severe accident may need as multiple as units Blood donations typically drop in the summer as school-based drives end and regular donors go on vacation Demand for blood increases at the same time because accidental and violent injuries peak during the warmer months Amanda Paktinat interim CEO of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming declared in a comment that the collaboration with Metallica was an essential opportunity for donations Fans who donated could receive a T-shirt with the band s logo as well as the Red Cross Exclusively put our blood donors rock she explained Our communities will have more blood on the shelves for those in need during critical summer months thanks to these generous headbangers Metallica is scheduled to play Empower Field at Mile High on Friday and Sunday Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get strength news sent straight to your inbox