We’re holding another blood drive on Saturday, June 12th, from 9am to 1pm, at the Bolingbrook Fire Station #5, 1900 Rodeo Drive. Here are the details:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #11092
06/12/2021
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Appointments are encouraged! Please click https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5581065 to schedule your preferred donation time!
Who benefits from blood donation?
At Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, formerly Heartland Blood Centers, we never forget the patients who receive the blood we collect. Every unit of blood is collected from volunteer donors who meet specific criteria and have been screened according to strict guidelines. Every unit (pint) is collected, transported, tested and stored according to tightly-controlled procedures.
Examples of transfusion needs are:
- Cancer: up to 8 units/month
- Bone Marrow Transplant: up to 2 units/day
- Liver Transplant: up to 100 units
- Auto Accident: up to 50 units
- Cardiovascular Surgery: 2-25 units
The first 25 to donate will get a pair of socks, like these:
Come on out to donate!
We also need volunteers to help. If you can be there at 8am to help set up, reach out to Justin at puba1@comcast.net.