A community blood drive is coming to Taylorville later this month, giving residents an opportunity to help save lives across the region.
ImpactLife is set to host a blood drive on Thursday, June 25, from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Christian County Extension Office Auditorium, located at 1120 North Webster Street. The event is sponsored by the Taylorville Public Library.
To be eligible, donors must be at least 17-years-old, or 16-years-old with parental permission, weigh at least 110 pounds, and present a photo ID. Individuals who last donated blood on or before April 30th are eligible to give at this drive.
Blood donation is a safe and simple process that typically takes less than an hour, and many individuals with controlled diabetes or high blood pressure may still qualify to donate.
As a thank-you, successful donors will receive an ImpactLife reward, including their choice of an e-gift card, a charitable donation, or bonus points for the organization's online donor rewards store.
ImpactLife supplies blood products to more than 100 hospitals and emergency service providers throughout Illinois and neighboring states.
Appointments are encouraged for this drive to guarantee a chance to donate blood. You can schedule an appointment by calling ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 or by visiting BloodCenter.org and using code 60145 to locate the drive.
