Blood drive information:
The 20th annual Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive takes place at Uptown Rapid Near Famous
Footwear – Kick off event inside starts at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday June 24th , Wednesday June 25th – 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday June 26th , Friday June 27th – 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Walk-ins welcome
Each donor will receive a T-shirt and refreshments, while supplies last.
Donors will automatically be entered into door prize drawings
Donors will receive A $10 gift card via the Donor Rewards program, PLUS a chance
to win a $10,000 gift card!
For an appointment call 877-25-VITAL or visit Vitalant.org/gnh
Guns n’ Hoses stats:
Support Rapid City law enforcement and firefighters as they battle it out to see who can
bring in the most life-saving blood donations. The Rapid City Fire Department won last
year’s trophy by only 10 donors
The yearly competition is now RCFD 10 RCPD 9
2024 collected 530 units of blood and saw 510 donors sign in
Need for blood donations:
Blood donations decrease during the summer months although patients in the hospitals
still need those lifesaving units. Donating at Guns N’ Hoses will help ensure a
successful start to the summer blood supply
Most blood usage is a planned event. Patients who have medical conditions that
regularly use blood and will for the rest of their lives.
Many eligibility requirements have changed over the last few years. We highly
encourage all donors, even if you’ve been told before you can’t donate blood, to please
check again by calling 877-25-VITAL
It’s the blood already on the shelf that helps in an emergency. That’s why it’s crucial to
always maintain a safe and ready supply.
There’s a need for donors of all blood types. Donors do not need to know their blood
type to donate.
