JOHNSTON, IOWA (November 11, 2026) – The 22nd Annual Tyler Wilcox Memorial Guns n’ Hoses Blood Drive returns December 2-4, 2026. 22 years ago, 16-year-old Tyler Wilcox told his parents he wanted to hold a blood drive to help replenish the blood he used during his battle with cancer. Sadly, Tyler passed away before the first Guns n’ Hoses drive was held in 2005. Since then, the blood drive has been held each year in his honor.
Join LifeServe Blood Center this December as we honor Tyler’s legacy and help strengthen the blood supply during one of the most critical times of year. On December 2, the drive will take place at the Fort Pierre Fire Station from 12:00 – 5:00 PM. It will then be held at the Pierre Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church on December 3, from 12:00 – 5:00 PM and on December 4, from 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
Our annual competition drive challenges local first responders to rally community members to donate blood. The last two years have ended in a tie! Who will bring in the most donations and take home the trophy this year?
All donors will receive our new, exclusive Guns n’ Hoses t-shirt, while supplies last. Plus, all donors will be entered to win some special prizes, including a new Rogue 425 Napoleon grill and cover (a $900 retail value), a $500 Visa gift card, and a $200 Walmart gift card.
Learn more and schedule your appointment by calling 800.287.4903 or by visiting lifeserve.info/gnh.
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