Metallica and its foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), are thrilled to announce more than 1,000 blood donations have been collected to date as part of a lifesaving partnership with the American Red Cross.
Just over one month ago, a series of Red Cross x Metallica blood drives kicked off in select locations along the current U.S. leg of the M72 World Tour. Since then, members of the Metallica family have turned out to blood drives in full force, ready to roll up their sleeves and help patients counting on critical care this spring. This week marked the 1,000th donation collected, with several blood drives still on the books into June. Each blood donation can help save more than one life.
“The Red Cross appreciates the impact this partnership has made in the lives of people in trauma situations, and those facing cancer and chronic conditions, like sickle cell disease,” said Darren Irby, executive director of national partnerships for the Red Cross. “Not only are donors who give regularly coming to give at these blood drives, but we are welcoming many new donors who have never given before – a true sign of how Metallica and All Within My Hands are inspiring people to give back across the country.”
All Within My Hands takes advantage of opportunities on the road to contribute to each community the tour visits. Several Red Cross x Metallica blood drives remain, including stops in Houston TX, Santa Clara CA, and Denver CO.
As a thank you, all who come to give at this special series of blood drives will get a limited-edition Red Cross x Metallica T-shirt, while supplies last. For more information and to book a blood donation appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Metallica
