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Posted on: August 3, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Blood Drives to be Held this Fall

In response to the critical need for blood, the American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley will host a few Blood Drives this Fall - at the following locations:

Friday, September 18, 2020
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Romeoville Athletic & Event Center, 55 Phelps Ave.

Monday, October 19, 2020
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Rd.

If you are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give blood or platelets, please make an appointment to donate as soon as possible by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, go to www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Type O donations are especially needed right now.
The Red Cross only collects blood from individuals who are healthy and feeling well at the time of donation.
Donating blood does not impact or weaken the immune system.