American Red Cross Blood Drives In Illinois River Valley

From the Village of Bolingbrook:

In response to the critical need for blood, the American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley will host a series of weekly blood drives beginning March 17, 2020. The drives will take place at our Chapter House at 1293 Windham Parkway in Romeoville, Illinois. To register, go to www.RedCrossBlood.org. I am writing to ask for your help in promoting this initiative, either via your corporate HR, your corporate or personal Social Media channels, or through civic associations or groups.

Over the last few days, we have seen blood drive cancellations grow at an alarming rate. Through March 13, about 1,500 Red Cross blood drives have been canceled across the country due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in more than 46,000 fewer blood donations. We expect that number to rise.

Here in Northern Illinois, we have had 41 blood drives canceled due to coronavirus concerns, resulting in approximately 1,500 uncollected blood donations. As the number of COVID-19 cases grow, we do expect that number to increase unfortunately. That’s why we are asking organizations to please keep their blood drives and for donors to continue to give. Together, we must ensure a readily available blood supply for patients who are counting on us.

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, visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org or calling 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.

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Thanks,

Brian S. McDaniel, MSA

Executive Director

The American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley

1293 Windham Parkway

Romeoville, IL 60446

815-370-6729

P.S. Here are the precise dates and times for drives in Romeoville. We may add or subtract, so the most accurate list will be online at www.RedCrossBlood.org. Please promote this website in lieu of the dates.

• 3/17 – 8am-2pm
• 3/20 – 12-6
• 3/24 – 12-6
• 3/26 – 8-2
• 3/31 – 8-3
• 4/2 – 12-6
• 4/9 – 12-6
• 4/15 – 8-2
• 4/23 – 12-6
• 4/30 – 8-2
• 5/5 – 12-6
• 5/13 – 8-2
• 5/21 – 12-6
• 5/28 – 8-2

This press release was produced by the Village of Bolingbrook. The views expressed here are the author’s own.