Blood drive Saturday at Town and Country Bank
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[August
08, 2013]
In partnership with the
Central Illinois Community Blood Center, Town and Country Bank in Lincoln
will host a blood drive Saturday, Aug. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the
bank, 303 Pulaski St. |
Community members interested in
donating blood are highly encouraged to preregister by calling
217-241-7550. All those who
donate will be given a free T-shirt from the blood center along with
other giveaways provided by Town and Country Bank. A light breakfast
will be provided by Peggy's Place, and there will be face painting
for children. The community is encouraged to stop by.
Donating blood is safe and easy.
Individuals must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with a signed
parental consent form (available on Central Illinois Blood Center's
website at www.cicbc.org); weigh
at least 110 pounds; and be in good health. Individuals can donate
whole blood every 56 days or double red cells every 112 days.
Donors are encouraged to eat and
drink before donating and must have their donor or photo ID card
with them.
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For more information, call Town and Country Bank
at 217-787-3100 or the Central Illinois Blood Center at 217-241-7550. |