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D218 Health Fair to feature blood drive

Nation faces a shortage, let's do our part -- register in advance at the link provided

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Bob McParland, Community Contributor

Did you know that the United States faces a critical shortage of blood? We can do our part on Thursday, August 4 at the District 218 Back to School Health Fair at Richards High School.

For the first time, Heartland Blood Centers will attend the fair to accept donations. Here are the details on the blood shortage:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-red-cross-blood-shortage-met-20160713-story.html

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At this link, Heartland Blood Centers allows you to register in advance at a time of your choice:

https://ht.heartlandbc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/2030701

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