The communities of Taylorville, Edinburg, and Morrisonville are coming together to support local hospitals by hosting blood drives in partnership with ImpactLife, the nonprofit organization responsible for supplying blood components to medical providers in the region.
Taylorville Community Blood Drive:
When: Thursday, October 24, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where: Christian County Extension Office Auditorium, 1120 N Webster St., Taylorville, IL
Edinburg High School Community Blood Drive:
When: Monday, October 21, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: ImpactLife Donor Bus, 100 East Martin St., Edinburg, IL
Morrisonville Community Blood Drive
When: Wednesday, October 23, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 109 SE 5th St., Morrisonville, IL
Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance to ensure smooth operations. For the Taylorville and Morrisonville drives, contact ImpactLife Springfield at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org, using codes 60145 for Taylorville and 60529 for Morrisonville. For the Edinburg event, contact Nona Blades at (217) 433-6940 or schedule online with code 60066.
Donor Eligibility and Incentives Potential donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with a parental permission form), weigh over 110 pounds, and provide a valid photo ID. Those who last donated before the specified eligibility dates—August 26 for Edinburg, August 28 for Morrisonville, and August 29 for Taylorville—are eligible to donate at these events. People with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may also be eligible.
Blood donation is a simple, safe procedure that takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour. As a thank-you, all donors will receive an ImpactLife Reward Voucher, offering choices like eGift cards to popular retailers (Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more) or the option to donate points to local food banks.
These blood drives are crucial in ensuring a steady supply of blood for area hospitals. With each donation, local residents have the opportunity to save lives and support their communities.
