By VINCE ROBINSON
External Communications Manager, American Red Cross

GOSHEN — This summer, the American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are partnering to thank those who come out to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives with a free Cedar Fair theme park ticket.

“Blood and platelet donations are especially needed during the summer months when we see donations slow due to summer vacations and travel among regular donors,” said Vince Robinson, external communications manager for the American Red Cross Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. “Thanks to the support of Cedar Fair, blood and platelet donors can help save lives and have the time of their lives at a Cedar Fair theme park.”

All those who come to donate at selected blood drives will receive one free ticket, valid for entry to any U.S. Cedar Fair theme park, including Cedar Point while supplies last. Tickets are valid through Sept. 7, 2015, and other restrictions may apply.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities offering one free Cedar Point theme park ticket, while supplies last:

• 12:30-7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Faith United Methodist Church, 22045 CR 18, Goshen.

To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, go to redcrossblood.org or call (800) 733-2767. Appointments are encouraged.

The summer 2015 partnership with Cedar Fair includes 10 theme parks across the U.S. with a goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during the summer months when donations decrease but the need remains constant.