ImpactLife and the Pana Community are combining forces to hold a community blood drive on Wednesday, March 13th from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Pana’s First United Methodist Church.

To be eligible to donate at the blood drive participants must be at least 17 years of age and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required and patients who last gave blood on or before January 17th, 2024 will be available to donate again.

According to ImpactLife, blood donation procedures are simple and safe, taking about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as donors.

To donate contact Melissa Rybolt, call 217-562-5401. Donors may also visit www.bloodcenter.org, and use code 60036 to locate the drive and book an appointment. Making an appointment is requested.