Event overview
SunCoast Blood Centers is hosting the Healthy Through the Holidays Wellness Fair on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch donor center located at 3025 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Suite 111, Bradenton, FL 34211. The fair is designed to help families stay healthy, de-stress, and discover thoughtful wellness-focused gift ideas as the holiday season ramps up.
What to expect at the wellness fair
Guests can explore more than 20 wellness vendors offering products, services, and inspiration to support a healthy lifestyle through the holidays. From self-care and stress relief to fitness, nutrition, and creative gift ideas, visitors will find plenty of ways to focus on their own well-being and pick out meaningful presents for loved ones. The event creates a fun, relaxed environment where community members can learn, sample, and connect with local wellness partners.
Blood donation incentives and impact
During the fair, visitors are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and donate blood to support local patients and hospitals. New blood donors will receive a $30 e-gift card as a thank-you for their first donation, while returning donors can earn an e-gift card valued up to $50. These incentives provide a helpful boost for holiday shopping, but the greatest reward is knowing each donation can help save lives in the community.
Extra holiday perks for donors
In addition to wellness vendors and donor incentives, all blood donors that day are invited to bring in up to five gifts to be wrapped by the “elves” at SunCoast Blood Centers. This complimentary gift-wrapping service adds an extra dash of holiday cheer and helps busy families check one more task off their to-do lists. Between the fair, donation opportunities, and gift wrapping, the event is built to make the season a little brighter and a lot more meaningful.
How to participate
Community members are encouraged to mark their calendars, invite friends and family, and plan to spend part of their Saturday at the Healthy Through the Holidays Wellness Fair. Donors can reserve a time in advance by scanning the QR code on the event flyer or visiting the SunCoast Blood Centers website to make an appointment. Whether stopping by to explore vendors, donate blood, or take advantage of gift wrapping, attendees will be supporting local health, local patients, and a stronger community this holiday season.
