July 7, 2006

Remy Report blood drive hits a homerun for patients

With the Red Sox currently boasting one of the best records in baseball, MGH Red Sox fans have a new reason to rally. Jerry Remy — a former Red Sox player, a Red Sox commentator for the New England Sports Network and host of the Remy Report — is teaming up with the MGH and BWH's Blood Donor Centers for a blood drive July 11 through 14. All donors who participate in the blood drive will receive an autographed Remdawg T-shirt and will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to a Red Sox game. Most importantly, all donations will help save the lives of the real heroes: MGH patients.

The MGH Blood Donor Center is open for whole blood donations Tuesday through Thursday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm; and Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome. For more information about donating blood at the MGH Blood Donor Center, call (617) 726-8177. For more information about the blood drive, visit www.remyreport.com.