Taylorville Community is teaming up with ImpactLife to hold a Community Blood Drive on Thursday, April 25th. The event will take place at the Christian County Extension Office Auditorium from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

To be eligible to donate blood, individuals must be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental permission) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo ID is required for donation. For those unsure about their eligibility, you can contact ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 for clarification. If you last gave blood on or before February 29th, 2024, are eligible to participate in this drive.

ImpactLife serves as the primary provider of blood products and services to over 125 hospitals and Emergency Medical Services in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. In the Taylorville area, ImpactLife exclusively serves Pana Community Hospital and Taylorville Memorial Hospital. As a token of appreciation, If you donate you will receive an ImpactLife Promo Voucher that can be redeemed for various rewards. appointments are encouraged, and interested donors can contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 60145 to locate the drive.