Red Cross wraps up 20th holiday blood drive

Posted on December 27, 2018

*The American Red Cross held its 20th annual Give the Gift of Life Holiday Blood Drive Thursday, as 93 donations were collected. (WJBC File Photo)*

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – Community members in the Twin Cities’ helped give back this holiday season by donating blood to those in need.

The American Red Cross of Central Illinois held its 20th annual Give the Gift of Life Holiday Blood Drive Thursday at The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington.

Director of Blood Services Steve Stoewer said this year 93 lifesaving units were collected.

“With one donation helping as many as three different patients, the 93 donations will go towards saving nearly 270 lives,” said Stoewer.

For more information on how to donate visit redcrossblood.org.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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