Dec. 6: Donors receive limited-edition gear, autograph opportunities with players, and a chance to win 2026 game tickets
CHICAGO (Dec. 1, 2025) – Versiti Blood Center of Illinois and Chicago Fire FC are teaming up to host the Fire Up Blood Drive, a community event dedicated to saving lives and celebrating generosity. The drive will be held Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Endeavor Health Performance Center (1532 W 14th St, Chicago, IL 60608).
Why donate at the Fire Up Blood Drive
- Exclusive swag: All donors will receive limited-edition Chicago Fire gear as a thank-you for their lifesaving contribution.
- Meet the Fire: Donors will have the opportunity to take photos and interact with Chicago Fire FC players and Sparky the Dalmatian.
- Grand prizes: Every donor is entered for a chance to win tickets to a 2026 Chicago Fire home game, plus an exclusive VIP pre-game warm-up experience.
- Save lives: Your blood donation supports local patients in need, helping to ensure a stable blood supply for the community.
- Pride on and off the pitch: Give blood, save lives, and show your Fire pride at this impactful community event.
Join the Movement
Your chance to save lives is right around the corner. To reserve your spot for the Fire Up Blood Drive call 1-800-786-4483 or visit Versiti.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Donating blood is safe, simple, and takes about an hour from start to finish, with the donation itself lasting about 15 minutes.
Eligible donors must:
- Be 17 years or older (16 with parental consent)
- Be in good health and meet eligibility requirements
- Bring a government-issued photo ID that includes their birth date
Give Blood. Help Chicago win—with The Fire and Versiti.
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About Versiti Blood Center of Illinois
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Aurora, IL. that specializes in blood products and services and provides expert medical and technical support. Founded in 1943, it is the oldest blood center in Illinois and serves patients at more than 85 hospitals in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. It operates 12 donor centers and conducts nearly 2,200 blood drives annually at area hospitals, churches, businesses, schools and community centers. To learn more, visit Versiti.org.
About Chicago Fire FC
The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield. Chicago Fire FC’s affiliate team, Chicago Fire II, plays in MLS NEXT Pro, a professional league that completes the pro player pathway from MLS NEXT, the youth academy programs, through to MLS. The Chicago Fire Academy currently features five teams ranging from U-13 to U-18. The Club’s charitable arm, the Chicago Fire Foundation, was recognized as ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and has made significant contributions to enhance the lives of disadvantaged youth throughout Chicagoland, providing over $10 million back to the community. The Fire train at the Endeavor Health Performance Center, a $100M state-of-the art-facility and play their home matches at historic Soldier Field. For more information, visit chicagofirefc.com.
