OTTAWA – With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood and platelet shortage. At least 10,000 more donations are needed each week in the coming weeks to meet patient needs – ahead of the upcoming holiday season, which always presents seasonal challenges. Donors are urged to schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities include:
- 11/3/2021: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Illinois Valley Chapter Donation Center, 1530 4th Street Peru
- 11/4/2021: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., First Congregational United Church of Christ, 255 E. Bluff
Marseilles - 11/4/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Streator Park Place Conference Center, 406 Hickory Street Streator
- 11/4/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1401 State Street Ottawa
- 11/8/2021: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., United Methodist Church, 423 Wauponis Street Tonica
- 11/12/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., La Moille High School, 801 S. Main, PO Box 440 La Moille
- 11/16/2021: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Walnut Community Building, 141 Main Street Walnut
- 11/17/2021: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Illinois Valley Chapter Donation Center, 1530 4th Street Peru
- 11/18/2021: 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m., Streator Park Place Conference Center, 406 Hickory Street Streator
- 11/18/2021: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 316 S. Church Street Princeton
