Our Saviour’s in Naperville to host blood drive Feb. 18
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville invites all to share love by giving the gift of life at the next community blood drive on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church once again is partnering with Versiti Blood Centers of Illinois for the blood drive, which will take place from noon to 5 p.m. in the church’s fellowship center, 815 S. Washington St. Free homemade snacks will be available to all who come out for the drive.
Blood donations often drop during the winter, when unfavorable weather conditions and illnesses keep many prospective donors home or force appointment cancellations.
In the past month, blood shortages across the Midwest have prompted Versiti to issue emergency pleas for blood donations, with hospitals in some areas reporting less than a day’s supply of critical blood types.
There is no substitute for human blood, and one blood donor can save up to three lives with each donation.
Appointments are encouraged for Our Saviour’s Feb. 18 blood drive and can be made at Versiti.org/IL or by calling 800-7TO-GIVE. Walk-ins also are welcome. Donors should eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before arriving, and all donors will need to show a photo ID.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Naperville, a member of the Chicago-based Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and an inclusive, affirming Reconciling in Christ church, offers both traditional and contemporary worship services each weekend at its two campuses in central Naperville.
For more information on Our Saviour’s, visit oursaviours.com or call the church office at (630) 355-2522.