On Sunday, June 22, 2025, the Church of God in Middletown teamed up with the Connecticut Blood Center to host a blood drive. This marked the 1,681st worldwide blood drive organized by the Church of God. In total, the volunteers donated 42 pints of blood—enough to save 126 lives.
Serving with Love, Saving Lives
Themed “To Give Life Through the Love of the Passover,” it honored the sacrificial love of Christ, whose blood was shed for mankind and is remembered through the New Covenant Passover. Giving blood is a simple yet powerful act; each pint can save up to three lives, showing love and care for those in need. This blood drive helped address shortages threatening patients across many hospitals and clinics.
The blood drive also featured fun activities for families and children, including a “Guess the Candy” game, trivia, cornhole, and a selfie photo booth with props. Local food donations from pizza, donut, chicken wing, and taco shops kept volunteers energized throughout the day. There were educational panels on display that highlighted the Church of God’s mission and history, as well as the many volunteer services they carry out.
Leaders Moved by Community Kindness
Commissioner Ronnell Higgins of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) attended the event and donated blood. He said, “The energy here is amazing, I learned a lot about the core focuses, the youth involvement and the impact of your organization. I think it’s really amazing. This event today, has really opened my eyes.”
Johnathan DeCasanova, Account Manager from the Connecticut Blood Center, expressed, “This has been a really great first engagement with the Church of God in Connecticut. The volunteerism that your volunteers have here is really admirable. It has such a direct impact on lives. Thank you for being a donor today and being supportive. These events are critical, blood is always in need, and we are grateful for that.”
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