Community Blood Drive Set For Sunday

DEERFIELD, IL — Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood and every blood donation can save up to three lives. Schedule an appointment for an upcoming blood drive to help patients in need. Deerfield Community Blood Drive runs from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at 836 Jewett Road.

Giving blood with Vitalant has been and will continue to be safe. The CDC has developed guidance for "mass gatherings," but blood drives are not considered "mass gatherings."

Instead, they are more like a "health care necessity," according to Dr. Ralph Vassallo, Vitalant's chief medical and scientific officer. Make the most of the moment and schedule your appointment by visiting www.vitalant.org and using Group Code DF98 or call (877) 258-4825. All presenting donors will receive a Vitalant Patriotic T-shirt.