Illinois Valley Community College’s Red Cross Club and Student Nurses Association are hosting a blood drive in the College Gymnasium on October 28th, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Organizers encourage the community to schedule an appointment by calling the Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767 or visiting RedCrossBlood.org to help meet the ongoing need for blood donations. The event aims to boost local blood supplies before winter. For those unable to attend, another drive will be held with Marquette Academy on December 17th in Ottawa at Trinity Lutheran Church, 717 Chambers Street. Both events offer a convenient way for area residents to make a significant impact on patient care this season.
A single pint of blood can save three lives, noted Red Cross Club President Zoe Murphy, who invites students to donate. “You study hard to make a difference, and by donating blood, you can also make a difference in someone’s life.”
