Starting Friday, August 1st, all who come to donate will receive a voucher for a CraftTapped three-month membership
Plus, all who come to donate at Boulevard Brewing’s Aug. 4th blood drive will receive a voucher redeemable for a free Boulevard drink
KANSAS CITY – Community Blood Center (CBC) is kicking off its fourth annual “Pint for a Pint” campaign to encourage blood donations during the critical summer months. From Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 31st, all who come to donate at a CBC donor center or blood drive will receive a *CraftTapped three-month membership voucher, which includes 10 Buy-One-Get-One offers each month at participating breweries, distilleries, restaurants, and bars.
Additionally, Boulevard Brewing will host a “Pint for a Pint” blood drive on August 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All who come to donate at this drive will receive a voucher for a free Boulevard drink. [Schedule an appointment at this drive.]
“Boulevard is honored to once again support Community Blood Center’s Pint for Pint campaign. We offer our sincere gratitude to those willing to donate blood at a critical time,” said Mary Clara Hutchison, Marketing & Events Manager, Boulevard Tours & Rec. “We appreciate CBC’s work in our community and hope you can join the cause. Your next beer is on Boulevard if you can!”
Summer has brought an expected decline in donations, driven by vacations and school breaks, but combined with increased trauma cases, the impact on the local blood supply has been severe. Overall collections are down nearly 25%, putting patient care at risk.
“Every pint counts, especially in the summer, and we are so grateful to CraftTapped and Boulevard Brewing for coming together to support the critical need,” said Chelsea Tibbetts, Executive Director at Community Blood Center. “We hope this fun incentive will inspire folks to donate blood and enjoy a refreshing beverage on us. Blood donations are needed now more than ever.”
Blood donors can give every 56 days, and platelet donors can give twice per month. In light of recent updates to FDA guidance, more people than ever may now be eligible to give. To view current eligibility guidelines or make an appointment at a CBC donor center or blood drive near you, visit savealifenow.org/pint or call 877.468.6844.
*Discounts, BOGOs, and free beverages offered as part of the “Pint for Pint” promotion and provided through the Craftapped membership are at the discretion of participating venues. Blood donors cannot redeem their vouchers on the day of their donation. Craftapped vouchers must be activated by December 31, 2025. Other restrictions may apply; see Craftapped.com for membership terms and conditions.