Red Cross Blood Donation Opportunities

Red Cross calls for healthy donors to maintain blood supply
As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need.
Blood and platelets can only be given by donors who are feeling well. One way to maintain health is to get a flu vaccine each fall. There is no waiting period to give blood after receiving a flu shot as long as the donor is symptom-free and fever-free.
Stay healthy this flu season and make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed this fall after Hurricanes Michael and Florence forced the cancellation of about 200 blood drives, causing approximately 7,000 units of blood and platelets to go uncollected.
 
Upcoming blood donation opportunities Nov. 1-15
 
Bureau County:
 
La Moille
11/2/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., La Moille High School, 801 S. Main, PO Box 440
 
Princeton
10/26/2018: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Allegion-LCN, 1224 North Main Street
11/1/2018: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church Street
 
Spring Valley
10/22/2018: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hall High School, 800 West Erie Street
 
Walnut
11/5/2018: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Walnut Community Building, 141 Main Street
 
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La Salle County:
 
Marseilles
10/23/2018: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m., Marseilles Elementary School, Marseilles Elementary School, 201 Chicago St.
 
Mendota
11/9/2018: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., OSF Saint Paul Medical Center, 1401 12th Street
11/13/2018: 10:45 a.m. – 5 p.m., Moose Lodge, 211 E 12th Street
 
Ottawa
11/1/2018: 7:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, 1100 E. Norris Drive
11/1/2018: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, 1100 E. Norris Drive
11/14/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1401 State Street
 
Peru
11/6/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Illinois Valley Chapter Donation Center, 1530 4th Street
11/20/2018: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Illinois Valley Chapter Donation Center, 1530 4th Street
 
Streator
10/25/2018: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Teleperformance, 12 Northpoint Dr.
10/26/2018: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Streator High School, 202 W. Lincoln Ave
11/1/2018: 1:45 p.m. – 6 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 204 S. Monroe
11/14/2018: 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Reading Township Hall, 1620 South Illinois Street
11/15/2018: 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m., New Beginnings Baptist Church, 204 S. Monroe
 
Utica
11/5/2018: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center, 2668 E. 87th Road
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How to donate blood
Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
Blood and platelet donors can save time at their next donation by using RapidPass^® to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, before arriving at the blood drive. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the Blood Donor App.