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Colorful leaves, a chill in the air and Titans football — fall is here. It’s the perfect time to fall back into your routine of regular blood donation.

The Tennessee Titans organization understands the importance of regular blood donation. This October, the Titans are partnering with the American Red Cross to help bring awareness to the ongoing need for blood.

“The Titans have supported the Red Cross blood drives since our move to Tennessee,” said Titans Sr. Executive VP Steve Underwood. “Our support began when Mr. Adams donated two very valuable tickets for our Super Bowl XXXIV game to the Red Cross which was given away to a lucky blood donor. We have continued that partnership over the years, including hosting a major blood drive at LP Field following Hurricane Katrina. We’re honored to continue this partnership and encourage all eligible blood donors to participate. At the same time, the organization sends a thank you to our own Mike Reinfeldt (Titans General Manager) and his family for their continued involvement in assisting the Red Cross.”

Although 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood, only 8 percent actually donates.

Blood donors are needed year-round for treating cancer patients, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims. A stable supply is necessary to ensure blood is available when patients need it most.

All presenting donors during the month of October will have an opportunity to register for Tennessee Titans tickets to one of the following home games:

Monday, Oct. 27 – Indianapolis
Sunday, Nov. 2 – Green Bay
Sunday, Nov. 23 – New York Jets
Sunday, Dec. 7 – Cleveland
Sunday, Dec. 21 - Pittsburgh

If you are at least 17 years of age,* weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. There is no upper age limit for blood donation. For more information or to find a blood drive near you, please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543).

*In Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee, you may give blood at 16 years of age with parental consent.