A few years ago, I was surprised and a little saddened to learn that my cousin had sold platelets to a North Carolina blood bank just to get the cash to take a bus to visit me in Baltimore. The idea of selling your blood for a grueling 12-hour Greyhound cruise didn’t seem like a just reward.
The American Red Cross says that you can save three lives for each blood donation you make.
On Wednesday, come out to Citi Open, save three lives, and score two tickets for a session at the Nation’s Tennis Capital Event. It sure beats a 400-mile bus ride with some guy next to you regaling you with his tales of woe.
Inova Health is hosting a bloodmobile from 1-10 p.m. and the first 100 donors get their choice of two tickets to a match below:
Wednesday 7/30 (Session 5- Main Draw)
Friday 8/1 (Session 7- Quarterfinals- Day)
Friday 8/1 (Session 8- Quarterfinals- Evening)
Saturday 8/2 (Session 9- Semifinals)
As a bonus, you’ll be entered into a drawing for two (2) courtside box seat tickets to Sunday’s finals.
If you’re a tennis fan who regularly gives blood and you’re a “Donor for Life” like me, plan your next donation to be at Rock Creek Park this Wednesday. Even if you’re a first-timer, the idea of $100 worth of free tickets to see your favorite players will ease the momentary sting.
—S. Fogleman
Tennis Atlantic 