Local fire departments team up to save lives; blood drive Sept. 12

Posted August 29, 2025 11:27 am

Submitted by Ann Sterling

The Wilmette and Winnetka-Kenilworth Fire Departments are answering the call to serve the community by rolling up their sleeves. Together, they are hosting a community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, at 428 Green Bay Road, Winnetka.

Organized in partnership with Vitalant, the blood drive comes at a crucial time. Summer is traditionally a difficult season for blood collection, with vacations and busy schedules keeping many regular donors away. Every donation has the power to help hospital patients, from trauma victims and cancer patients to newborns in need of transfusions.

Extra Reasons to Donate:

• A Sweet Thank You: Presenting donors will receive a coupon for a pint of frozen custard from Culver’s.

• Health Insight: For a limited time, all September donors will receive a free hemoglobin A1C test, which can provide important information about your risk for prediabetes or diabetes.

Appointments are strongly recommended. To schedule a donation, call (877) 258-4825 and use code ORD0132D.

Donors are reminded to prepare by eating well, staying hydrated and bringing a photo ID.

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