W. Chicago hosts blood drive July 12

West Chicago – June 30, 2011: The City of West Chicago will once again be hosting a summer blood drive for Heartland Blood Center. This year, the drive will be held in a fully equipped and air-conditioned mobile unit which will be parked from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12 in the city hall parking lot, 475 Main St.

Someone you know may need blood. According to Heartland Blood Centers, there is a 95 percent chance that someone in your family, a fellow employee, a neighbor, a friend, or even you will need a blood transfusion at some time in your life. In fact, patients in area hospitals need 3,500 pints of blood every week. Summertime can be a critical collection period for blood centers nationwide. Blood inventory levels reach their lowest point all year due to sluggish donations surrounding the July 4th holiday, school closings and vacations keeping many donors from giving blood.

As a special 'thank you' for donating blood for others less fortunate, all blood donors will receive a MOOLA card pre-loaded with a free quart of Oberweis ice cream, compliments of Heartland Blood Centers. This card can be redeemed at any Oberweis storefront.

Please call Rosemary Mackey at the City of West Chicago, (630) 293-2200 ext. 139 to schedule your appointment for a blood donation that could save up to three lives. Walk-ins are also welcome.