Give the Gift of Life Blood Drive on December 29th

Posted on December 13, 2022

Thursday, December 29th, 2022
The Chateau Hotel (1621 Jumer Dr. in Bloomington)
Holiday Inn and Suites (101 Holiday St. in East Peoria)
11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Give the gift of life this holiday season with the American Red Cross’ 24th Annual Holiday Blood Drive.

Join the American Red Cross, and help ensure that all blood needs are met. This contribution will help save hundreds of lives and touch countless others.

The 24th Annual Give the Gift of Life Holiday Blood Drive is Thursday, December 29th, 2022 at The Chateau Hotel in Bloomington and at the Holiday Inn and Suites in East Peoria. Stop by between the hours of 11:30am-5:30pm and donate a unit of lifesaving blood to the American Red Cross.

Everyone who donates will receive a free t-shirt as a “thank you” from the American Red Cross.

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767), or visit https://rdcrss.org/3vW075m

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