Hoopeston Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 2:30 pm to 6 pm on Wednesday, June 5 at 701 E. Orange St.
Appointments: To donate, please contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70609 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested.
As for Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 4/10/24 are eligible to give at this drive.
About Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.

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