Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation giving back to the community with Red Cross blood drive.

Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Time: 1:00pm-6:00 p.m.

Place: Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, Henry

For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call the Marshall-Putnam Extension office, 309-346-2356 or sign up online at redcrossblood.org.

“Hosting a blood drive coincides with 4-Hs’ core values of giving back to the community,” said Anne Scheel “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a coworker, loved one or neighbor.”

Blood is routinely transfused to patients with cancer and other diseases, premature babies, organ transplant recipients and trauma victims, according to the Red Cross.

“The short amount of time it takes to donate can mean a lifetime to a patient with a serious medical condition. We urge eligible donors to join us in the selfless act of giving blood.”

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone, and is often used to treat trauma patients.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please indicate when registering.

For more information call University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Office at 815-224-0889. Extension offices are located in Princeton, Ottawa, Henry and in Oglesby on the IVCC campus.