Red Cross Blood Drive July 23rd

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Join WJBC Monday, July 23rd blood drive event with Avanti’s & Radio Bloomington at the Holiday Inn & Suites – located just one block west on Empire from the original Avanti’s eastside Bloomington location.  Blood drive hours are from 12:00pm – 5:30pm.  Presenting donors will receive a coupon for a FREE Gondola courtesy of Avanti’s Italian Restaurant PLUS a Redbox eCode via email for a free movie rental!!

12:00pm – 5:30pm
Holiday Inn & Suites Ballroom
3202 East Empire St.
Bloomington, IL 61704

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