Community Matters with Scott Cordischi featuring Pints for a Pint with Nicole Pineault, RI Blood Center 8-16-25.wav

FREE BEER! What could be better than a cold beer on a hot summer day? That's what you can get if you are 21+ and donate blood between July 28th and August 31st, for the 4th Annual "Pint for a Pint" campaign. Nicole Pineault, Executive Director - Blood Operations, Rhode Island Blood Center (ribc.org) joins us with the details. We're in a "blood emergency" when the blood supply runs low and donations are decreased. That happens particularly during the summertime when people are away or enjoying summer activities. At the same time the blood supply runs low with the need for blood arising due to activities or accidents. The hospitals still need a good supply for surgeries as well. Listen as she explains how "O Positive" is the most common blood type and that "O Negative" is the universal blood donor in trauma events. Nicole also explains how platelet donors are always needed as well, due to the short shelf life. So, go to the website (ribc.org), find a blood drive or make an appointment at one of the five RIBC locations near you by August 31st, and receive a voucher for a free pint of beer at one of the thirteen participating establishments. You can belly up to the bar for a good cause!