VEGAS (September 26, 2023) – The Vegas Golden Knights announced today, September 26, plans for a blood drive on Sunday, October 1, to honor Las Vegas area first responders and victims of the 1 October 2017 shooting on the sixth anniversary of the tragedy. The event is held in partnership with Vitalant, the largest blood provider in Nevada, and Downtown Summerlin®.
The blood drive will take place outside of City National Arena from 8 a.m. PT to 5 p.m. PT on October 1 and those interested in scheduling an appointment can find additional information online at vitalant.org/1october. Select members of the organization, including team broadcasters and VGK Alumni President Deryk Engelland, will be present during parts of the day to donate blood, greet fans, and support those that were impacted by the tragedy of 1 October.
ABOUT THE VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
The Vegas Golden Knights are a National Hockey League franchise owned and operated by Black Knight Sports and Entertainment LLC. The Vegas Golden Knights were established by founding partners Bill Foley and his family and the Maloof family. The Golden Knights were the most successful expansion franchise in North American professional sports history in 2017-18 and are celebrating their fifth playoff appearance in six years this season. For the latest news and information on the Golden Knights visit vegasgoldenknights.com and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
ABOUT VITALANT
Vitalant (Vye-TAL-ent)) is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. Individuals generously donating blood, volunteering and giving financially are essential to our lifesaving mission. Learn more at vitalant.org.
