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Global Batman Day 2023 Event

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There is a global Batman Day 2023 Event on Sept 16th, 2023. The Dark Knight Returns with Gotham’s Super Villains to help sick kids during a worldwide Batman Day 2023 Event. The Bat Signal is on for Batman fans and cosplayers around the world. The group behind the bat signal is called Suit Up For Jack.

Suit Up For Jack is a global cosplayer-driven blood drive. Cosplayers donate blood in costume to bring attention to the need for blood donations everywhere. The campaign was inspired by a young cosplayer with Severe Aplastic Anemia. Jack has received over 140 units of blood so far to battle his disease. Because he depends on blood donors this young cosplayer has become an advocate for blood donation for other children around the world. SuitUpForJack is not to collect blood for Jack but for all kids anyway who require blood transfusions to battle the various diseases they are dealing with.

The Suit Up For Jack campaign encourages cosplayers to donate blood in costume. During their donation they hold a sign with the hashtag #suitupforjack on it and have photos taken. Photos are posted on the cosplayer’s social media accounts so other cosplayers become aware of the campaign. Cosplayers also share their photos via the Suit Up For Jack Instagram page.

Cosplayers Saving Lives

Blood Donor Clinics delight in the arrival of cosplayers. Support for the SuitUpForJack campaign has been strong from blood agencies. The campaign boasts an amazing 30% first time donor rate. 30 percent of cosplayers who #SuitUpForJack are first time donors. This means they have never donated blood before but became aware of the need though SuitUpForJack. Cosplayers often participate in charitable and fun raising events but the idea of directly saving lives through blood donation has proven a success. The campaign is constantly running but special donor events are held on special days like May the 4th ( Star Wars Day ) , Friday the 13th and of course Batman Day.

Batman Day 2023

Batman Day is September 16th, 2023. Therefore Suit Up For Jack has lit the bat signal. They are calling all Gotham and Batman cosplayers around the world to donate blood on Batman Day in full costume.

Batman, Catwoman, Joker and Harley Quinn cosplayers
Batman Cosplayers Saving lives

Cosplayers who donate blood on Batman Day are asked to share photos of their donation on their social media accounts. Use the #suitupforjack hashtag in both your social media post and on a sign in your photo. This is meant to help the campaign spread through awareness.

Donate Blood anywhere on Batman Day 2023

Suit Up For Jack is a global campaign. Cosplayers are currently Suiting Up in 7 countries worldwide but the campaign is always expanding as more cosplayers join in. Therefore all Gotham cosplayers are invited to participate in this event no matter where they live. On or about Sept 16th, put on your cosplay and donate blood with a #suitupforjack sign. Donate blood, save a life, and share your photos online. Visit the SuitUpForJack website and see if you are the first cosplayer to participate in your state, country, or region. If you are, let the campaign know and they will place your photo on their ” First Cosplayer to Suit Up” page. 

Batman Cosplay
Batman Cosplayer Suits Up For Jack

Got questions about Suit Up For Jack? Just email us at suitupforjack@gmail.com or message us on social media through Instagram, Facebook or Tiktok

501st Legion Suits Up For Jack

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A Garrison of the 501st Legion Suits Up for Jack. Houstons Star Garrison and 501st South Texas Squad were the first 501st legion to Suit Up For Jack. The 501st Legion is an organization of Star Wars fans from all over the world that combines costuming with fundraising, charity work, and volunteering. The 501st is known for their charity work. Additionally they are just as well known for their screen accurate costumes. Therefore Star Wars cosplayers around the world strive to have their cosplay approved to the level of admittance to the 501st Legion.

Members of the 501st Legion have given blood in cosplay for Suit Up For Jack in the past. However, the May 4th Star Wars challenge was the first time a group blood donation was done for Suit Up For Jack.

Suit Up For Jack created a world-wide challenge pitting Imperial Star Wars cosplayers against Rebel Legion cosplayers. The challenge was noticed by Houston’s Star Garrison and the South Texas Squad. The two 501st Star Wars groups pushed the Imperial cosplayers to victory in the challenge. Additionally, they won the award for country with the most participants (USA), group with the most first-time donors, and state with the most participants. (TX) The Star Garrison also put Houston on the Suit Up For Jack participation map. When the 501st Legion suits up for Jack, they take it seriously.

501st Legion in Houston, Texas, USA Suits Up for Jack to help sick kids

Star Wars Cosplayers Helping Sick Kids

Helping people has always been the coremission of the 501st legion. Their philanthropy and fundraising activities are widely known throughout the world. Additionally, their participation in Suit Up For Jack allows them to donate blood and directly help sick kids in their local area. Suit Up For Jack is a global cosplay blood donor awareness campaign. The Suit Up For Jack campaign never ends and all 501st members are welcome to join in.

Interested in Suiting Up For Jack to help kids in your area? Learn more at SuitUpForJack.com

With your help we are always looking to expand this campaign. 7 countries have joined us and we’rehoping to bring in more cities, regions and countries.

Star Wars Cosplayers, 501st Legion
A 501st Legion in Texas, Suits Up For Jack to help sick kids!