Blood Drive Planned at Our Lady of Perpetual Help

GLENVIEW, IL - A blood drive will be held on Sunday, January 24 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1775 Grove St. in Glenview.

The LifeSource Annual Blood Drive will take place in the school’s Playdium classes, rooms 123 and 124 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome at the event, which will provide snacks for blood donors.

“Every day more than 38,000 blood donations are required to meet the needs of hospitals and emergency treatment facilities,” according to the school. “Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. Because a reduction in donor turnout can put our nation’s blood inventory at a critical low, it is essential that people become aware of the need for blood donations.”

To prepare your donation, eat well, stay hydrated and make sure to bring your photo identification.