Help save a life at July 20 blood drive with Downers Grove American Legion Post 80

Posted July 11, 2022 11:00 pm

Submitted by Kristin Paltzer

Versiti has partnered with the American Legion Post 80 in Downers Grove to host the Veterans Helping Veterans Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 20.

This event is an opportunity for the community to give back and help local hospital patients in need - while also helping to ensure that lifesaving blood is available when it is most needed.

As a token of gratitude, all attempting donors will receive a limited edition "heART of Community" T-shirt featuring artwork from artist Brad Bernard.

The blood drive will be 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, at the American Legion Post 80, 4000 Saratoga Ave. in Downers Grove.

All blood types are needed, with types O-positive and O-negative most in demand.

O-positive is the most common blood type, while O-negative blood is the universal type that can be received safely by all patients in emergencies when the blood type is unknown.

To donate, call 800-7TO-GIVE or visit donate.illinois.versiti.org.

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