Save a life this summer and celebrate all things Cincinnati

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati’s foodie staples are coming together once again this summer to celebrate lifesaving blood donors during the annual Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour!

Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour stops include Skyline Chili, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Busken Bakery, LaRosa’s, The BonBonerie, Aglamesis Bros. and Montgomery Inn. 

All donors will receive a collectible Cincinnati Favorites cup, the monthly Hoxworth donor promotion, which are gift cards in June, plus a special treat from our blood drive sponsors.

“Our partnership with Hoxworth over many years has been a blessing to Busken Bakery and the community around us,” says Busken Vice President Brian Busken. “It is a source of pride to be included in the Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive each year. As an added bonus, all blood donors that participate at Busken locations will receive a sweet treat from the bakery!"

“I may not be able to give blood like I used to, but I’ve learned that making a difference is about showing up however you can,” says Pat Ryan with The BonBonerie. “Helping bring together The BonBonerie and so many of our Queen City favorites for this blood drive tour has been my way of giving back. When you see the number of lives that could be saved from one day of donations — it’s powerful. This is about community, connection and choosing to be part of something bigger than ourselves. I’m proud to stand with Hoxworth and our incredible local partners to help make an impact right here in Cincinnati.”

• A sweet treat from The BonBonerie
• A coupon for a free dozen donuts from Busken Bakery
• A coupon for a free cheese coney from Skyline Chili
• A coupon for a free small, two-topping pizza from LaRosa’s
• A coupon for a free ice cream cone from Graeter’s
• A coupon for a free pint of ice cream from Aglamesis Bros.
• Lite bite and a bottle of barbecue sauce from Montgomery Inn - The Original
• $10 Montgomery Inn gift card, a bottle of Montgomery Inn barbecue sauce and a boxed lunch from Montgomery Inn – The Boathouse

“Whether you like ice cream or donuts, pizza or coneys — Cincinnati Favorites has something for you!” said Caroline Alquist, MD, Hoxworth co-director and CEO. “We think our donors deserve a little extra treat when they take the time to donate blood, and it’s a win-win to work with Cincinnati staples to offer these bonus items to our Hoxworth Heroes.”

The Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drive Tour kicks off on June 2 at Skyline Chili in Milford and follows with dozens of stops across the entire Tristate area throughout the summer, concluding Sept. 10.

Hoxworth Blood Center is the sole provider of blood products to all Tristate hospitals, ensuring crucial support for local patients. Hoxworth blood donors directly aid those in need of blood and platelets, where the need is constant and growing.

Visit https://hoxworth.org/cincinnati-favorites.html to find a participating location near you.

Appointments are highly encouraged, and available spots are limited. Donors can schedule appointments by calling (513) 451-0910, by scheduling online at https://hoxworth.org/cincinnati-favorites.html or by downloading the Hoxworth app.