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2021 Crystal Lake Community Blood Drive - January 9th

The St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council 3880 is hosting a Community Blood Drive

Members of Knights of Columbus managing blood drive donation registration
Members of Knights of Columbus managing blood drive donation registration (John Walsh)

The St. Thomas the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council 3880 is hosting a Mobile Community Blood Drive, Saturday, January 9th. From 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the Oak Street Church, Route 176 and Oak Street, Crystal Lake. A Veritas Blood Centers are conducting the blood donations and will have their Mobile Coach on the main parking lot.

Healthy persons 16 and older are encouraged to donate, if it's been more than 8 weeks since your last donation. We welcome first time donors. Social distancing is the standard operating procedure for everyone's safety. Your blood donation will help to restore the urgent need shortage to our local community blood supply.

Photo ID is required at donation. Donors are encouraged to eat a healthy meal and drink fluids prior to blood donation.

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For additional information or to schedule an appointment time, call John at (815) 236-2193 or

visit: https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5579496

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Donors can also call or text Versiti Representative, Carrie at (815) 271-2910

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