Give blood
April 21st, 2008 at 12:20pm Wally Haas
Every once in a while we write editorials about blood shortages and how you should stop by the Rock River Valley Blood Center and donate.
We practice what we preach (sometimes) and this morning I gave blood. The process took a little more than a half an hour. The medical questionnaire, forms, etc. took up most of that time. The actual giving of blood, needle time, was about 10 minutes.
My blood is O+, which is the most common. Blood centers like to get O- because that type can be received by anyone whether they’re A+, A-, B+, B-, etc.
The blood center at the new Perryville location opens at 6 a.m., which makes it convenient for an early riser like me.
Give the blood center a call at 815-965-8751 and make an appointment. You could save a life.
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1. Jan Herbert | April 21st, 2008 at 10:51 am
Now join a small group of us who are 56-day givers Wally! Take along a friend, go out for breakfast after, start a trend! And let me just say, I know Rock River Valley Blood Center appreciates every single drop!
2. Jim O'Neill | April 21st, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Good for you, Waldo!
3. Jennifer Bowman | April 30th, 2008 at 9:56 am
Wally,
Thanks so much! Not only for your generosity as a blood donor but for taking the time to post it here. We rely on the community blood donors to help us spread the importance of blood donation. We really appreciate all the support. Jan Herbert and her friend Julia come together every 8 weeks and donate side by side and race to the finish, it’s fun for them and for our staff too. I’m sure they’d let you join them.
Thanks again,
Jennifer Bowman
Public Relations Manager
Rock River Valley Blood Center
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