The Dayton Dragons are stepping up to help save lives this summer, partnering with Versiti Blood Center to host a second blood drive at Day Air Ballpark’s South Dayton Toyota Diamond Club on July 15.

The collaboration brings together one of the Miami Valley’s most beloved minor league baseball teams and one of the region’s leading blood-supply organizations for a community health event right in the heart of Dayton. By hosting the drive inside the Diamond Club — one of the ballpark’s premier hospitality spaces — the Dragons are making it easy and welcoming for fans and neighbors alike to roll up their sleeves and give back.

Blood drives hosted at high-profile community venues like Day Air Ballpark have proven effective at drawing donors who might not otherwise visit a traditional donation center. The partnership between the Dragons and Versiti reflects a shared commitment to the well-being of Dayton-area residents, and the fact that this is already the second blood drive of the season signals that the first event was a success worth repeating.

Versiti Blood Center works to maintain a stable supply of blood products for hospitals and patients throughout the region. Every donation can make a critical difference for patients undergoing surgery, cancer treatment, or emergency care — and community-based drives like this one are a key part of keeping local blood supplies healthy throughout the summer months, when donations often dip.

Whether you’re a lifelong Dragons fan or simply a Dayton neighbor looking for a meaningful way to spend part of your Tuesday, July 15 is a great opportunity to visit the ballpark, enjoy the Diamond Club atmosphere, and make a donation that could help save up to three lives. Dayton has always shown up for its community — and this summer, showing up means giving blood at one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Sources: MLB.com