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Hoxworth Blood Center, Music Hall invite blood donors to a Symphony of Saving Lives on March 31

headshot of Ashley Smith By Ashley Smith
4 minute read March 19, 2026

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is calling on the music community to roll up their sleeves this March at an unforgettable specialty blood drive at Music Hall, where the power of music meets the power of saving lives.

Music to Our Veins

Pam Jergens performing

Give blood and experience live performances at the same time — from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 31 at Cincinnati Music Hall. 

Experience the beauty and inspiration of donating blood at Cincinnati Music Hall, where the stunning ballroom comes alive with live performances every hour. From the first note to the final encore, blood donors will enjoy an experience that engages all the senses, all while making a life-saving impact for local patients right here at home in Greater Cincinnati.

Thanks to the Cincinnati Arts Association’s Arts in Healing Initiative, performances include:

peeps spring tshirt

When you donate blood at Music Hall, you’ll receive:

  • FREE spring T-shirt — “Donating for my Peeps”
  • FREE gifts from Music Hall partners
  • FREE parking in the SP+ surface lot between Music Hall & Memorial Hall (1228 Elm St.)

PLUS, you’re automatically entered for a chance to win:

“As the nation’s second-oldest opera company, we’re privileged to partner with Hoxworth, the nation’s oldest operating blood center, to support their life-saving mission,” said Chris Milligan, Cincinnati Opera’s Harry Fath general director and CEO. “Your donation will make a genuine difference to the Greater Cincinnati community.”

Great chance to donate for first time

donors inside music hall

New to blood donation? No problem! After completing your “QuickPass” questionnaire, our team will guide you every step of the way. From your screening and mini-physical to relaxing in the donor chair and enjoying a post-donation snack, you’ll be accompanied by live music throughout the entire experience.

It only takes an hour to save up to three lives. Follow our new segment: stick with me, which follows a first-time donor at Music Hall.

Every blood donation supports patients in local hospitals who depend on a steady, reliable blood supply for surgeries, cancer treatments, trauma care and more. While the music fills the hall, your donation will help fill a critical need in our community.

Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to give back in one of Cincinnati’s most iconic venues. Appointments are strongly encouraged. Reserve your spot today at hoxworth.org/groups/musichall or call (513) 451-0910. Let your donation be the sound of hope.

platelet donor at Music Hall

About Hoxworth Blood Center

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home.

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