Rep. Tony McCombie | Facebook
Rep. Tony McCombie | Facebook
Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Carroll) is promoting the Savanna Community Blood Drive that is taking place Jan 3.
According to McCombie’s Facebook page, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Savanna Community Fire Department. Appointments are recommended.
“ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE - JAN 3RD! Kick off the year off and save a life... please sign up! Call our office at 815-632-7384 or visit www.redcross.org (sponsor code: 0406688),” McCombie said in her Facebook post.
According to the post, individuals will need a blood donor card, driver's license or two other forms of ID. Participants must weigh at least 110 pounds, and be at least 17 years old.
“This drive would never be as successful as it has been without the incredible support of the Savanna community,” McCombie said in her announcement. “Year after year, the community steps up to the call for blood donations which go toward helping to save lives. We are grateful for those who respond to the constant need for blood donations and especially during this time of critical need due to the pandemic.”
The Fire Department truck bay is located at 101 Main St., in Savanna.
“The winter months can be among the most challenging times of year for the Red Cross to collect enough blood donations,” McCombie said. “Many donors are busy with holiday activities, and inclement weather can force the cancellation of blood drives. Additionally, some donors become temporarily ineligible because of seasonal illnesses. Blood donors of all types, especially types O negative, A negative and B negative, and platelet donors are urgently needed to give now to avoid delays in lifesaving medical care for patients.”
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