Palatine firefighters blood drive June 2

The Palatine Fire Department, Palatine board of health and Medical Reserve Corps will host a firefighter blood donor challenge from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, at Palatine fire station No. 84, 220 W. Illinois Ave.

A commemorative T-shirt, sub sandwich and refreshments will be given to thank all donors. Blood donations will be collected by Chicago-area collection organization LifeSource.

Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, contact LifeSource at (877) 543-3768 or visit www.lifesource.org.