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Barrington Countryside fire district to host blood drive Saturday

Posted February 28, 2018 12:00 am

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Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Station 1, 22222 N. Pepper Road in Lake Barrington.

As part of the event, the department will offer complimentary child car seat safety checks from 9 a.m. to noon. Certified technicians will confirm that seats are properly installed and answer any questions guests may have. Donors should eat a healthy meal at least two hours before their appointment, drink plenty of non-caffeinated beverages in the days leading up to the donation and get plenty of rest the night before. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, contact LifeSource at (877) 543-3768. Appointments are recommended.

For more information on the blood drive and car seat safety checks, contact Capt. Angela Grandgeorge at (224) 848-4875 or agrandgeorge@bcfpd.us.

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