Summer is a crucial time of year for the nation’s blood supply. As individuals and families pack their schedules full of fun seasonal activities, less time is set aside for blood donations. But as the summer winds down, eligible donors in the Bloomington-Normal area have the opportunity to join up with local heroes to help save lives this season.
The 17th annual Badges for Life Blood Donation Campaign kicks-off on Aug. 24 and encourages the community to partner with local law enforcement and fire departments to help ensure blood products are available for patients in need.
Radio Bloomington’s WBNQ 101.5 FM, WJBC AM 1230 and FM 93.7, and B104 104.1 FM are serving as the campaign’s media sponsors. As a thank you for rolling up a sleeve, everyone who comes to donate during the campaign will receive free Monical’s pizza and a Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last.
17th annual Badges for Life Blood Donation Campaign
Aug. 24 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at American Red Cross, 1 Westport Court in Bloomington, Ill.
Aug. 25 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2-6 p.m. at Bloomington Police Department, 305 S. East St. in Bloomington, Ill.
Aug. 25 from 1:30-5:30 p.m. at Bloomington Fire Department Station 2, 1911 Hamilton Road in Bloomington, Ill.
Aug. 26 from 1-6 p.m. at Normal Fire Department, 1300 E. College Ave. in Normal, Ill.
Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Normal Police Department, 100 E. Phoenix in Normal, Ill.
Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the McLean County Sheriff’s Department at the Law and Justice Center, 104 W. Front St. in Bloomington, Ill.
Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information.
