The American Red Cross and 93.3 WMMR are teaming up for the 20th annual “I Bleed for Preston & Steve” blood drive on Thursday in Philadelphia and Friday in Oaks. More than a thousand donors are expected to give blood over the two-day drive (with Friday being the largest and best for photo ops).
Thursday’s drive will run 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Live! Casino & Hotel Event Center, 900 Packard Ave. in Philadelphia. WMMR DJ Jacky Bam Bam will make an appearance in the morning (about 8-10 a.m.), and Preston Elliot and Steve Morisson will donate blood and take photos with fans in the late morning/early afternoon (about 11 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Friday’s drive will run from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall C, 100 Station Ave. in Oaks. WMMR will broadcast live from the venue all 12 hours of the blood drive, starting with the Preston & Steve Morning Show (6-10 a.m.), followed by Pierre Robert (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) and Brent Porche (3-7 p.m.) Close to 800 donors are expected to give blood.
Presenting donors will receive a limited-edition Preston & Steve T-shirt. Some donors have collected all 19 shirts so far. Long-time donors of the drive can be identified for interviews. Appointments for the afternoon of Friday’s drive are still available, and walk-ins will be accepted.
Growing from a small storefront drive in the former Franklin Mills Mall in 2005 to one of the largest blood drives in the country, “I Bleed for Preston & Steve” has collected 21,069 donations since its inception.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or join us on social media.
