Each year, the USS Nokomis Star Trek fan club sponsors a blood drive with the American Red Cross. You can save up to three lives while at CONvergence, so come and donate!
CONvergence 2026 Information Coming Soon!
Below is information from CONvergence 2025 for your reference.
Hours & Location
25th Annual USS Nokomis CONvergence Blood Drive
Saturday, July 5, 2025
9:30am – 3:30pm
Since 2001, CONvergence attendees have helped almost 4,000 people through their generous donations, and we’re still going strong! Summer is a tough time for the blood supply–especially during the holiday weekend–but the USS Nokomis, a Twin Cities Star Trek fan club, is ready to offer this much-needed support to the American Red Cross.
Increasing the blood supply and the warm feeling that accompanies that action aren’t the only benefits of donating! Donors will get the most coveted, hardest to get, absolute coolest badge ribbon at Con!
We’ll also have drawings for fun prizes in honor of the 25th anniversary.
Plus, we have a special gift for all donors: The Red Cross is joining forces this summer with goodr to make the world brighter for patients in need. All donors will receive an exclusive pair of American Red Cross x goodr “Just My Type” sunglasses.
Schedule Your Donation
There are several ways you can schedule your CONvergence blood drive donation appointment!
- Find the USS Nokomis at a table near the escalator on the 1st floor on Saturday during the blood drive to sign up with USS Nokomis crew members
- Book your donation time online
- Use the Blood Donor App (search for “CONvergence”)
Tips for Donors
- Sign up early so your donation doesn’t interfere with any events you’re planning to attend.
- If you plan to wear a costume at CONvergence, make sure to design it to accommodate a bandage on your arm if necessary.
- Make it a point to stay hydrated. CONvergence ConSuite offers bottled water!
- Eat something. Especially when donating blood, it’s very important to eat. CONvergence ConSuite has rice, fruit, and other snacks.
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