Community Corner
State Legislators Urge Residents To Give Blood
State Senator Anne Gillespie and State Rep. Mark Walker will host a blood drive Aug. 6 in Arlington Heights.
Press release from Illinois Senate Democrats:
July 28, 2020
WHO: State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights), State Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights)
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WHAT: Community Blood Drive
WHEN: 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020
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WHERE: Heritage Park, 506 W. Victoria Ln., Arlington Heights, IL 60005
State Senator Ann Gillespie and State Rep. Mark Walker are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host a community blood drive at Heritage Park next Thursday, Aug. 6.
“We currently face a nationwide shortage of blood and platelets,” Gillespie said. “As hospitals reopen for elective surgeries, their blood supply is more vital than ever. Please help our front-line medical workers by making an appointment to give blood.”
"Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen our communities step up time and again for each other,” Walker said. “This blood drive is another way to do that. I'm proud to partner with Senator Gillespie to do what we can to help alleviate the critical blood shortage we are experiencing.”
Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins can be seen if social distancing allows. Blood donors should make an appointment online at http://bit.ly/BloodDrive-8-6-20.
This press release was produced by the Illinois Senate Democrats. The views expressed here are the author's own.
