# METALLICA And ‘Red Cross’ Rock Blood Donation Ahead of Upcoming Connecticut Shows

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/metallica-and-red-cross-rock-blood-donation-ahead-of-upcoming-connecticut-shows/
- Published: 2026-10-28T15:19:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T04:20:07+00:00
- Original publisher: Blabbermouth
- Original article: https://blabbermouth.net/news/metallica-and-red-cross-rock-blood-donation-ahead-of-upcoming-connecticut-shows
- Topics: Americas, Elections, Entertainment, Music, Politics, World

## Key points

- Metallica and the Red Cross are holding three blood drives in Connecticut.
- Donors will receive a limited-edition T-shirt while supplies last.
- The campaign has collected about 93,000 donations worldwide.

## Summary

Metallica and the American Red Cross are organising three blood-donation sessions at Mohegan Sun ahead of the band’s upcoming Connecticut concerts. The event continues a campaign that encourages fans to donate and supports patients who need blood.

Eligible donors can give in the Uncas Ballroom on 18 November from 10am to 4pm, 20 November from 10am to 4pm, or 21 November from 9am to 2pm. Donors will receive a limited-edition T-shirt while supplies last. Since the partnership began in April 2025, it has collected more than 25,000 donations in the US and about 93,000 worldwide; all blood types are needed, with particular emphasis on type O.

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