July 2, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: LIMA, Ohio, July 2, 2024 — As we prepare for a busy Fourth of July holiday, the American Red Cross asks donors to be a powerful force for good by giving blood now and in the coming weeks. Donors are critically needed right now after a sharp decrease in donations since late spring. All blood types are needed, especially donors giving type O blood.

May 10, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: Fort Wayne, Ind. [May 10, 2024] — The American Red Cross and Cedar Fair theme parks are teaming up this summer to encourage the community to give blood. Those who come out to donate blood or platelets at select blood drives will receive a free Cedar Fair Park ticket in thanks for helping save lives. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood components, all from generous volunteer donors. During Trauma Awareness Month in May, help us keep hospitals prepared for all transfusion needs, including emergencies.

 Governor Mike DeWine announced that amusement parks like Cedar Point and Kings Island can open on June 19th, but it could be closer to July before they will. 

Friday, Richard Zimmerman, the CEO of Cedar Fair, which owns both Cedar Point and Kings Island, says their parks will need two to three weeks to get ready and they will announce specific opening dates just as soon they confirm details with the Governor’s office.    Zimmerman also adds that more details about their safety measures and what to expect when visiting their Ohio parks will be released closer to the opening date