Edinburg High School is teaming up with ImpactLife to host a community blood drive later this month.
The drive will take place Monday, October 20th, from 1 to 4 p.m. inside the ImpactLife Donor Bus at 100 East Martin Street in Edinburg.
ImpactLife provides blood components for hospitals throughout the region. Organizers say blood donations help save lives every day, and local participation is key to keeping supplies strong.
Anyone 17 and older can donate, and 16-year-olds may give blood with a signed parental consent form. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and bring a photo ID.
Those who gave blood on or before August 25th are eligible to donate again.
Appointments are encouraged and can be made by contacting Nona Blades at 217-433-6940, or by visiting bloodcenter.org and using code 60066 to find the drive. You can also call ImpactLife directly at 800-747-5401.
As a thank-you, donors will receive an ImpactLife Reward, with a choice between a $20 e-gift card, a $20 charity donation, or bonus points toward a special October T-shirt.
