News release from the American Red Cross:
Hysterium and Haunted Hotel- 13th Floor to scare up blood donations for American Red Cross
Halloween Blood Drive Scheduled September 21 – 27
(September 16, 2015) — The Halloween Blood Drive sponsored by Hysterium and the Haunted Hotel – 13th Floor will take place Monday, September 21 through Sunday, September 27 at the American Red Cross Fort Wayne Donor Center, 1212 E. California Rd. and the Lutheran Donor Center, 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107 in Fort Wayne.
“The American Red Cross provides helps for people in a variety of challenging situations,” said Brett Molitor, owner/operator of Hysterium and the Haunted Hotel – 13th Floor. “Our contribution of admission tickets is our way of thanking donors for literally giving their own blood to help the Red Cross meet the needs of patients.”
The Halloween Blood Drive continues a partnership between the Red Cross and the Haunted Hotel – 13th Floor that started six years ago. The Haunted Hotel-13th Floor, located at 511 North Jefferson Street in Huntington, began as a chapter project of the Huntington Jaycees. Hysterium, located at 4410 Arden Drive in Fort Wayne, is in its second year. It replaced the Haunted Cave which began 16 years ago.
The legend behind The Haunted Hotel is that the establishment is more than 100 years old and is inhabited by the ghosts of the 302 victims of hotel architect Damien Warwick. The ghosts roam the hallways and rooms of the hotel in search of new victims.
The story behind the Hysterium is that the building was abandoned as asylum when a mysterious virus demented the staff and residents. Current visitors must be careful to avoid contracting the Hysterium virus or risk becoming incarcerated themselves.
“I love it when groups of people leave the Haunted Hotel or the Hysterium and they’re laughing and breathing hard and looking back to see whether they’re being followed,” said Molitor. “It’s great to see their reactions and to hear their comments that they’ve had fun.”
“We look forward to this drive every year,” said Vince Robinson, external communications manager for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “Our partnership with Hysterium and Haunted Hotel offers a fun way to recognize our regular donors and a unique way to attract new donors.”
All presenting blood or platelet donors will receive a voucher for one general admission ticket to either Hysterium (Fort Wayne) or the Haunted Hotel – 13th Floor (Huntington) and a candy treat bag.
Strong donor turnout is needed to help replenish low blood supplies at the end of summer and boost supplies before the upcoming holiday season. Donors with all blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, A negative, B negative and AB blood.
To make an appointment to donate blood, eligible donors are encouraged to download the new Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a download link, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
2015 Halloween Blood Drive – September 21 through September 27
The Fort Wayne Donor Center located at 1212 E. California Road in Fort Wayne (across from the Memorial Coliseum)
Whole Blood Donations
- Monday and Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: noon – 6 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Platelet Donations
- Monday: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: 6:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Lutheran Hospital Donor Center located at 7900 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107 in Fort Wayne (in the South Lobby of Lutheran Hospital)
Whole Blood Donations
- Monday and Tuesday: noon – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday and Thursday: closed
- Friday and Saturday: 6 a.m. – noon
Platelet Donations
- Monday and Tuesday: noon – 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: closed
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday: 6 a.m. – noon
- Sunday: 6 a.m. – noon
How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcross.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org.
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