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Slots Open for Keicher, Syverson March 6th Blood Drive in Hampshire

The blood drive will take place from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 115 W Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire, IL 60140.

State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) are hosting a community blood drive at their Hampshire office in partnership with Versiti on Monday, March 6. The blood drive will take place from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 115 W Oak Knoll Drive, Hampshire, IL 60140.

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, please call 800-786-4483 or contact Jesse at keicher@ilhousegop.org. Appointments may also be made online at https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5604006. Time slots for appointments will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

Blood donors will receive a coupon for a buy one, get one entrée from Noodles & Company while supplies last.

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According to Versiti, every blood donation may save up to three lives. Photo ID is required to donate. Blood donors are encouraged to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.

For questions or more information, please contacts Rep. Keicher’s district office at (815) 748-3494 or visit RepKeicher.com.

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