Crew, supporters help save lives around Hell is Real through new blood drive competition in August

The inaugural Crew vs. FC Cincinnati Blood Drive Competition runs from Aug. 1-25. A new trophy, co-designed by each club’s supporters group, will be unveiled prior to next month’s match and will spend the next year in the hometown of the club with the most donations.

“We are excited to take our Hell is Real rivalry with FC Cincinnati to the community, and while we want to ‘win’ this blood drive, in reality everyone wins. The American Red Cross and our community are in significant need of donations, and our Club and supporters are very willing to take on this challenge, and we invite all Columbusites to join us,” said Crew President of Business Operations Kristin Bernert.

“We are so excited to partner with the Columbus Crew for this campaign,” said Wendy Yarbrough, Regional Donor Services Executive for the American Red Cross Central & Southern Ohio Region. “Working with the Crew to deliver the mission of the American Red Cross and help our community will be a great joy for all of us involved.”

The Black & Gold and American Red Cross are formally activating on select dates at five Central Ohio locations, where donors will receive commemorative “I Bleed Black and Gold” t-shirts, while supplies last.