The American Red Cross urges individuals, particularly those with type O blood and platelet donors, to donate blood as the holiday approaches. In response to blood shortages exacerbated by recent hurricanes, the Red Cross aims to maintain a stable blood supply. “Blood supply momentum must remain steady, as the Red Cross has worked this month to recover blood products uncollected due to recent hurricanes. Any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.”
Those who come to give by October 31st will receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email and be automatically entered to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat. Donors who participate by November 17th can receive a $10 e-gift card and a chance to win up to $7,000 in additional gift cards. Visit RedCrossBlood.org for more details on how to donate.
Bureau
La Moille
11/8/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., La Moille High School, 801 S. Main, PO Box 440
Walnut
11/2/2024: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Walnut Community Building, 129 N Main St
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Henry
Geneseo
10/29/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church South Campus Building, 302 N. State Street
Hooppole
11/13/2024: 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hooppole Community Center, 1404 Washington St.
Kewanee
11/6/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Christian Church, 105 Dwight St.
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Knox
Galesburg
10/30/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Knox Agri Center, 180 S. Soangetaha Rd.
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Lee
Amboy
11/8/2024: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Amboy High School, 11 E. Hawley Street
Dixon
10/28/2024: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sauk Valley Community College Student Government, 173 IL Route 2
Paw Paw
10/24/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Paw Paw Community Center, 362 Chicago Rd
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Rock Island
Moline
10/30/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Red Cross of Quad Cities, 1100 River Drive
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Whiteside
Morrison
11/14/2024: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road
Rock Falls
11/11/2024: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., East Coloma Elementary School, 1602 Dixon Road
Tampico
11/6/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Reagan Community Center, 202 W. 2nd St.
