Immanuel Hosts Community Blood Drive

On Thu., May 21, 10 AM to 4 PM, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, 950 Hart Rd., Batavia, is holding a Community Blood Drive.

With more than 4,000 blood drives cancelled due to Covid 19, it is imperative that our blood supply chain is filled! People always need blood, that hasn't changed. While elective procedures were postponed for awhile, they are now being rescheduled.

The Community Drive at Immanuel will be held indoors to allow ample space for appropriate social distancing, which the Bloodmobiles cannot provide. Appointments are required for this Drive--no walk-ins will be accepted, again due to social distancing guidelines. Please visit https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5585473 to schedule your preferred donation time.

Donors must be in good health and feeling well, and at least 17 years of age; 16 year olds are eligible provided they have written approval from a parent/guardian. Donors must weigh 110 pounds or more and it is recommended to eat something within the four hours prior to the donation. Fever, persistent cough, sore throat or chest congestion disqualifies a donor. There must be eight [8] weeks between regular whole blood donations. Waiting period must be sixteen [16] weeks after double red cell apheresis: seven [7] days after platelet apheresis. Donors taking medications may be deferred from donating due to their underlying medical condition. Check with the Heartland staff for acceptability. Travel to certain parts of the world may be cause for deferral. Check with the Heartland staff to determine eligibility.

To Donate at other times, visit Versiti Highland Blood Centers at 1200 N. Highland Ave., Aurora, 630 892 7055 or 2000 W. State St., Unit 1E, Geneva, 630 208 8105. Appointments are required to allow for appropriate spacing of donors. Thank you!