Schaumburg to hold blood drive

The Village of Schaumburg Blood Program Committee is holding a blood drive from 3-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in the social center at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road.

The drive is in memory of Diamond Ashley Persson, the daughter of Schaumburg Police Officer Derek Persson, was born Oct. 16, 2001, and died March 29, 2003. Diamond had Fanconi Anemia and several physical abnormalities. Fanconi Anemia is a very rare, recessive genetic disorder and is an inherited type of anemia that leads to bone marrow failure. Though considered primarily a blood disease, Fanconi Anemia may affect all systems of the body.

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call LifeSource at (877) 543-3768 or register online at lifesource.org and use sponsor code SH98. Appointments are recommended; walk-ins are welcome.