Join the American Red Cross and Love Joy United Presbyterian Church for a community blood drive on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. The drive will be held at the church's Fellowship Hall, located at 2550 Rock Hill Road, Wood River, IL 62095.
Your blood donation can help save lives in our community and beyond. All blood types are needed, and every donation has the potential to save up to three lives.
To schedule an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code LOVEJOY, or sign up at lovejoyupc.org/nextsteps. Walk-ins are also welcome, though appointments are preferred to reduce wait times.
Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds, and be in good health. Please bring a valid photo ID and eat a healthy meal before donating.
For more information, call 1-800-RED CROSS or download the Blood Donor App. Help be someone's hero by giving the gift of life.
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