Nebraska Community Blood Bank offers lottery tickets to April donors

The promotion aims to boost blood donations during a critical spring period.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:38pm

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The Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) is offering special incentives to encourage blood donations this April. All donors will receive a coupon for a Millionaire for Life Nebraska Lottery ticket, and those who donate from April 1-8 will also get a lifesaver tote bag while supplies last. The lottery promotion is a collaboration with the Nebraska Lottery to help maintain a stable blood supply during the spring season.

Why it matters

Blood donations typically decline in the spring, so the NCBB is using creative incentives to attract both new and returning donors. Maintaining a consistent blood supply is crucial for hospitals to be able to provide care for patients in need.

The details

From April 1-30, all NCBB blood donors will receive a coupon for a Millionaire for Life Nebraska Lottery ticket. Additionally, from April 1-8, donors will also get a lifesaver tote bag, while supplies last. These promotions are available at all NCBB donor centers and mobile blood drives, excluding high school blood drives for the lottery coupon. Blood donors must be 19 or older to receive the lottery coupon.

  • The promotion runs from Wednesday, April 1, through Thursday, April 30, 2026.
  • The tote bag giveaway is available from Wednesday, April 1, through Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB)

A local blood donation organization that serves the Nebraska community by collecting and distributing blood to hospitals and patients in need.

Nebraska Lottery

The state-run lottery program that is collaborating with the NCBB on this promotion to incentivize blood donations.

Cheryl Warholoski

The Executive Director of the Nebraska Community Blood Bank.

Brian Rockey

The Director of the Nebraska Lottery.

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What they’re saying

“The Nebraska Lottery welcomes the opportunity to help the Nebraska Community Blood Bank make a difference in people's lives. As a blood donor myself, I've seen the work they do, and collaborations like this help us all contribute to the common good.”

— Brian Rockey, Nebraska Lottery Director

“Spring is a critical time for maintaining a stable blood supply, and every blood donation plays a vital role in helping patients in need. We are thankful to the Nebraska Lottery for this fun promotion, which is a great way to thank our donors while encouraging both new and returning donors to step forward.”

— Cheryl Warholoski, NCBB Executive Director

What’s next

The NCBB is encouraging all eligible Nebraskans to take advantage of the lottery ticket promotion and donate blood at one of their centers or mobile drives during the month of April.

The takeaway

This creative partnership between the NCBB and Nebraska Lottery demonstrates the importance of finding innovative ways to boost blood donations, especially during seasonal declines. By offering an enticing incentive, the NCBB hopes to not only maintain its blood supply but also attract new donors to this vital community service.