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Blood Donor Scores Ticket to Super Bowl LX
5 Feb
Summary
- A blood donor was randomly selected to win a trip to Super Bowl LX.
- The winner is a lifelong New England Patriots fan from Massachusetts.
- The American Red Cross hopes this highlights the need for blood donations.
Eric Jellison, a devoted fan of the New England Patriots, has won a trip for two to Super Bowl LX through a random selection by the American Red Cross. Jellison, from Wakefield, Massachusetts, initially doubted the authenticity of the call informing him of his prize, given the prevalence of scam calls. However, the win is real, and he will attend the NFL's championship game.
His journey to the Super Bowl is deeply connected to blood donation, as he credits a childhood blood transfusion with saving his life. Jellison has been a consistent blood donor ever since. This will be his first NFL game, and he anticipates being in awe of the event, especially watching his favorite team compete.
The American Red Cross sees Jellison's once-in-a-lifetime experience as an opportunity to raise awareness for blood donation. Kelly Isenor, director of communications for the Red Cross, highlighted that someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. Jellison expressed his disbelief, viewing himself as a regular person who simply wanted to help others, making the reward feel extraordinary. He has committed to documenting his Super Bowl experience.
