Residents of Christian County will have several opportunities throughout July to donate blood and help save lives at multiple community blood drives being hosted by ImpactLife.
The first drive will be held on Tuesday, July 2nd at Immaculate Conception Church, located at 1431 State Highway 128 in Shelbyville. The drive runs from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., inside the Parish Hall. Appointments can be scheduled by visiting www.bloodcenter.org and using code 60172, or by calling ImpactLife at 800-747-5401.
On Monday, July 15th, donors can give blood at Windsor Christian Church at 1101 Broadway Street in Windsor between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Another event will be held in Shelbyville on Wednesday, July 17th at First Baptist Church located at 221 North Broadway Street. The event takes place from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and donors can use code 60155 to make their appointment.
Kemmerer Village in Assumption will host a blood drive on Thursday, July 25th, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 941 North 2500 East Road. To sign up, use code 60309 on the ImpactLife website.
The final opportunity to donate this month will be on Wednesday, July 31st, at First Christian Church in Moweaqua. The church is located at 202 South Main Street and donations will be accepted from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Use code 60158 to find the drive online.
To be eligible to donate individuals must be at least 17 years old or 16 with a signed parental consent form and must weigh at least 110 pounds. A photo ID is required in order to donate. Donors must have last given blood at least 56 days before the event they plan to attend.
All successful donors could receive either an eGift card, bonus points for the ImpactLife Rewards Store, or have the option to donate their reward to a charity of their choice. Seasonal promotional items may also be available while supplies last.
Blood donations support critical patient care at hospitals throughout Illinois. Residents are encouraged to participate in these July blood drives and help make a meaningful difference in their communities.
