Radio Bloomington Blood drive continues with a free gift for donors

Posted on July 26, 2015
Red Cross
Week two of the Radio Bloomington Blood Drive starts Monday at noon at Avanti’s. (Photo courtesy Red Cross)

By Terry James

BLOOMINGTON – More than 40 pints of blood were collected last Monday during the annual Radio Bloomington Blood Drive at Avantis in Bloomington.

Red Cross Spokesman Ben Corey said the blood drive continues this Monday and your help is needed. He says the person you help may be someone you’re close with.

“You never know,” said Corey. “We have people that come in and donate, they’ve been donating for 30 or 40 years. Either they’ve needed blood products in the past or they have a friend or a family member who needs it.”

Each pint of blood collected could save up to three lives. If you’d like to help out come to Avanti’s in Bloomington on Monday between noon and six. You’ll recieve a free gondola for donating.

Terry James can be reached at t[email protected].

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