Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, in proud collaboration with the Indianapolis Colts, announce the 26th Annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive. The community-wide event returns on Sat., Dec. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, located at 7001 W. 56th St.
Bleed Blue is more than a blood drive; it is a tradition that unites Colts Nation in service, celebration and life-saving generosity. For more than 25 years, this partnership has combined football spirit with essential community service, helping to ensure a stable blood supply for Indiana hospitals.
This year’s event gives donors an unforgettable Colts fan experience at the team’s practice facility, featuring:
Donors will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Colts football featuring Alec Pierce, while supplies last. Additional fan-friendly giveaways, such as tickets, sideline passes, autographed items, yearbooks and more, will be available, while supplies last.
| WHEN: | Sat., Dec. 20 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, Gridrion Hall, 7001 W. 56th St., Indianapolis (Media may enter on the east side of the building.) |
“We are excited to bring Bleed Blue to a new home for 2025, continuing our partnership with the Indianapolis Colts to celebrate the holiday season,” said Penny Schroeder, area vice president at Versiti Blood Center of Indiana. “Colts fans are famously loyal, and this event remains a powerful opportunity to rally team spirit, spread holiday cheer, and give the lifesaving gift of blood to Hoosiers in need.”
"We’re excited to partner with Versiti Blood Center of Indiana to encourage blood donations this month and year-round, reinforcing the Colts’ commitment to building a stronger, healthier community,” said Ande Sadtler, Colts Director of Community Impact. “This partnership demonstrates the power of community and teamwork, and together, we can help save thousands of lives through blood donation.”
Donating blood takes about an hour. Anyone age 17 or older in good health who meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to give. Parental consent is required for donors aged 16 and under to donate blood. Donors should bring a photo ID that includes their birth date. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-317-916-5150 or visit versiti.org/bleedblue.
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About Versiti Blood Center of Indiana
More than 65,000 Indiana residents each year give over 130,000 blood products through Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, formerly Indiana Blood Center, a non-profit organization founded in 1952 that operates blood donation centers in Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Greenwood, Lafayette and Terre Haute. The center also operates thousands of mobile and community blood drives each year throughout the state. Versiti provides a continuous, safe supply of blood and clinical services to more than 100 Indiana hospitals and their patients.