Support the Rhode Island Blood Center’s Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at PPAC
In Partnership with WPRI and PPAC
Donors Receive a PieZoni’s Gift Card and a Bag of Marylou’s Coffee
Sign Up To Donate at ribc.org/arts
Providence, RI – In partnership with WPRI CBS 12, the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) will host a community blood drive to support the Rhode Island Blood Center on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10A to 3P. PPAC is located at 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903. The drive will be held in PPAC’s Marquee Room on the third floor.
Blood donors will receive a $10 gift card from PieZoni’s and a bag of Marylou’s Coffee, while supplies last. Complimentary parking will be available on Page Street.
Blood donations typically decline during the winter months, yet the need remains high to meet hospital demand. Each donation can save up to three lives and is ready for patient use within one to two days.
“We are happy to support the RI Blood Center during this critical time of year,” said Alan J. Chille, President and CEO of the Providence Performing Arts Center. “We encourage people to schedule an appointment ahead of February 11th at ribc.org/arts.”
“We greatly appreciate PPAC and WPRI 12 for their continuous support,” said Glenn Halvarson, Account Manager at the Rhode Island Blood Center. “Community blood drives like the one being held at PPAC are vital and help save lives. Please join us on February 11th either by scheduling ahead at ribc.org/arts; we accept walk-in appointments, on a case by case basis, the day of the drive.”
We greatly appreciate PPAC and WPRI 12 for their continuous support. Community blood drives like the one being held at PPAC are vital and help save lives. Please join us on February 11th either by scheduling ahead at ribc.org/arts; we accept walk-in appointments, on a case by case basis, the day of the drive.
Glenn Halvarson, Account Manager, Rhode Island Blood Center
“In light of the great need for blood donations, WPRI is pleased to play a part in publicizing the community blood drive at PPAC and in raising awareness about this important, life-saving cause,” said Katharine Ciszewski, Director of Sales at WPRI. “We hope to encourage as much participation as possible.”
In light of the great need for blood donations, WPRI is pleased to play a part in publicizing the community blood drive at PPAC and in raising awareness about this important, life-saving cause. We hope to encourage as much participation as possible.
Katharine Ciszewski, Director of Sales, WPRI
ABOUT THE RHODE ISLAND BLOOD CENTER
Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years. Each year, RIBC delivers more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products to more than 50 hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners.
RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans over 17 states and delivers one million blood products to more than 400 U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies and specialty pharmacy and medical services to over 200 research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations.
NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine
research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. Learn more at ribc.org.
ABOUT THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) presents top-notch touring Broadway productions, comedy shows and contemporary concerts. A total of 24 national tours have launched or opened at PPAC since 2008.
Located in the heart of Providence’s arts and entertainment district, PPAC is the second largest theatre of its kind in New England, with a seating capacity of 3100. The Loew’s Theatre Building, which is the historic home of PPAC, opened in October 1928 and is acclaimed for its stunning architectural design and grandeur. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977, PPAC consistently ranks among the top ten entertainment venues of its size nationwide, according to Pollstar / Venues Now and Billboard Magazine.
In addition to presenting all types of theatrical presentations, dance, comedy, concerts and more, PPAC is committed to providing the communities of Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts with extensive educational and community outreach and engagement programs.
Learn more about PPAC at ppacri.org