CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The American Red Cross is highlighting the crucial need for blood and platelet donors this fall. Eligible donors – especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets – are encouraged to make a donation as soon as possible.
The Red Cross has been working to recover uncollected blood products due to recent hurricanes. According to Red Cross officials, any disruption in the ability to collect blood can lead to an impact on routine and lifesaving medical care.
Any donors to give by October 31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. Anyone who donates November 1-17 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards.
Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Champaign County:
Champaign:
11/8/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., University of Illinois Newman Hall, 604 East Armory Ave.
11/12/2024: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Campus Activities and Recreation Center, 201 E. Peabody Dr.
Rantoul:
11/4/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rantoul City Schools Central Office, 1 Aviation Center Dr.
Urbana:
10/31/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Illini Union, 1401 W Green St.
11/11/2024: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., University of Illinois Illini Union, 1401 West Green St.
Visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App for more information.