Harper to host Valentine's Day blood drive

Posted January 29, 2023 10:00 pm

Submitted by Kimberly Pohl

In honor of Valentine's Day, Harper College will host a blood drive at the Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center.

Harper students, employees, alumni and community members are invited to donate blood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, or Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Health and Recreation Center, Building M, Room M2012, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine.

Every donation can help save three lives.

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Sign up for an appointment time for Feb. 14 at bit.ly/BloodDrive-2-14-23 or Feb. 22 at bit.ly/BloodDrive-2-22-23.

The donation process takes about 15 minutes to complete. Bring a photo ID and eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. For eligibility questions, call (630) 723-2589.

This event is being sponsored by Versiti Blood Centers, Harper Wellness, the Harper Faculty Senate and Harper's Student Veteran Association.

Learn more about the blood drive at events.harpercollege.edu.

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