Colts, Versiti unveil 2026 'Bleed Blue' drives, offering three blood-donation events
On 2026-09-18 the Indianapolis Colts and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana announced the return of the 27th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drives, a series of three donation events that will include player appearances, raffle prizes and a limited-edition football for donors.
On 2026-09-18 the Indianapolis Colts and Versiti Blood Center of Indiana announced the return of the 27th annual Bleed Blue Blood Drives, presented by Versiti and supported by Ascension St. Vincent. The organizations said the program will offer three separate events where donors can receive a limited-edition football featuring Colts Head Coach Shane Steichen and enter raffles for Colts tickets, autographed items and other merchandise.
The announcement lists event locations at Ascension St. Vincent William K. Nasser, MD, Healthcare Education & Simulation Center (1801 W. 86th St.) and Gridiron Hall at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center (7001 W. 56th St.), with two listings for Gridiron Hall. The release says anyone age 17 or older in good health who meets eligibility requirements may donate (parental consent required for donors aged 16 and under), appointments are encouraged at versiti.org/bleedblue or by calling 317-916-5150, and free donor parking will be available.
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