Taylorville Christian Church and VisionWay School will hold a community blood drive in partnership with ImpactLife on Friday, September 26th. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at ‘The Hub,’ located at 1124 North Webster Street in Taylorville. The donation process typically takes 45 minutes to one hour, with your choice of reward upon successful donation.
Eligible donors must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with a signed parental permission form. All donors must weigh more than 110 pounds and bring a valid photo ID. Individuals who last donated blood on or before August 1st, are again eligible to give at this event.
ImpactLife supplies blood components to hospitals across the region. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance by visiting www.bloodcenter.org and using code 61296 to locate the drive. Appointments can also be made by calling Steve Basham at 217-824-6621 or by contacting ImpactLife at 800-747-5401.
ImpactLife is a nonprofit organization that provides blood products to more than 100 hospitals and emergency service providers across Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. It also supports medical research and resource sharing nationwide.
More information about donation eligibility, current blood supply levels, and donor programs can be found at www.bloodcenter.org.
