ILLINOIS - The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations during National Preparedness Month in September.
Red Cross officials say the amount of blood received through donations declines around summer holidays, and are encouraging residents to donate in order to ensure a "readily available blood supply."Â Individuals who donate from September 2 through September 6 will receive a duffel bag, while supplies last.
We've included a list of blood donation opportunities below:
Coles County:
Charleston:
9/1/2016: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Eastern Illinois University Charleston Lawson Hall, 2151 4th Street
9/4/2016: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Salisbury Church, 2350 East Madison
Mattoon:
9/5/2016: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Big Lots, 204 Charleston Avenue East
9/8/2016: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 10 Charleston Ave
Effingham County:
Effingham:
9/2/2016: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
9/7/2016: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
9/9/2016: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
9/14/2016: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Effingham Blood Donation Center, 603 Eden Ave
Teutopolis:
9/6/2016: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 210 South Pearl
Fayette County:
Vandalia:
9/13/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Vandalia Moose Lodge, 328 S. 3rd St.
Shelby County:
Shelbyville:
9/15/2016: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 1000 West N. 6th
If you would like to make an appointment to give blood, you can schedule online or by calling (800) 733-2767.
