Gift of Life Holiday Drive with American Red Cross

Posted on December 10, 2024

Thursday, December 26, 2024
Holiday Inn and Suites (101 Holiday St. in East Peoria)
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 27, 2024
DoubleTree by Hilton (10 Brickyard Dr. in Bloomington)
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Give the gift of life this holiday season with the American Red Cross’ Annual Holiday Blood Drive.

Join the American Red Cross and help ensure that all blood needs are met. This contribution will help save hundreds of lives and touch countless others.

Stay warm this winter with an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved t-shirt when you donate blood at the Gift of Life Blood Drive! (while supplies last)

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767), or visit www.redcrossblood.org

American Red Cross Gift of Life Holiday Drive

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