Taylorville High School will partner with ImpactLife to hold a community blood drive on Friday, October 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The drive will take place on the Donor Bus, located at 815 Springfield Road, Taylorville, IL.
Community members interested in donating can schedule an appointment by contacting Julia Crowe at (217) 824-2268 or visiting www.bloodcenter.org using code 60084. Appointments are encouraged but can also be made by calling ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh over 110 pounds, and present a valid photo ID. Those who last donated blood before August 23, 2024, are eligible to donate again.
ImpactLife is a nonprofit that supplies blood products to over 100 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Donors will receive an ImpactLife Reward Voucher, which can be redeemed for various gift cards or points in their rewards store.
Blood donation is a quick and safe procedure, and those with conditions such as controlled high blood pressure or diabetes may still be eligible. For more details, visit www.bloodcenter.org or @impactlifeblood on social media.
