Bourbonnais, IL – The Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church will host a community blood drive on Wednesday, June 26, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Parish Center, located at 300 Marsile Street in Bourbonnais. Community members are encouraged to participate in this lifesaving event.
According to the event organizers, participants can pre-schedule their appointments online or walk in on the day of the drive. Donors are advised to bring a government-issued photo ID and ensure they have eaten a healthy meal and hydrated well before donating. The blood drive is organized in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, emphasizing that each donation can potentially save up to three lives.
To schedule an appointment, donors can load the Versiti Donor app, call (800) 7TO-GIVE.
Maternity BVM Catholic Church encourages all eligible donors in the Bourbonnais community to support this vital cause. Blood donations are crucial for hospitals and patients in need, particularly during the summer months when donations often decline. Every donation can make a significant impact on those requiring transfusions and other medical treatments.
