Although all blood types are needed and appreciated, we have a special need for O-, O+ and A-. We are also in need of platelet donors.
WHY A DOUBLE RED DONATION
- Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.
- Each year, more than 4.5 million people receive about 14 million units of red blood cells.
- Only 5% of the eligible population donates.
- Eligible donors can give two units of red blood cells in 21-25 minutes on average.
- Donation interval time is 112 days vs. 56 days for whole blood.
- Uses a smaller needle than a typical whole blood donation.
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Has been used safely for tens of thousands of donations.
WHY A PLATELET DONATION
Many local patients need platelet transfusions to survive. Platelets give blood the ability to clot. Without adequate platelet counts, patients can bleed to death from simple injuries. Your donation helps these patients survive and regain their health. Please consider becoming a platelet donor.
For more information please call our toll free number 866-GIVE-BLD and give what’s in your heart.
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Please, give what’s in your heart and donate blood.
Click here to schedule an appointment to donate blood
Click here for a list of blood drives by county in July
Click here for a list of blood drives by date in July
Click here for a list of blood drives by county in August
Click here for a list of blood drives by date in August
Click here for the location and contact information for our Blood Center.
The CICBC provides life-saving blood and blood products to 19 hospitals in
central and southwestern Illinois. Donated by thousands of people, the blood is
used to save lives in surgeries, traumas, cancer treatments and treatment of
a wide variety of diseases. Our work is accomplished through blood donors,
blood drive sponsors and our Center's dedicated staff. We are proud of the
fact that we serve humanity by collecting the blood and blood products that
make the difference between life and death to many people each year. This
website extends our public awareness and education programs that call
attention to the importance of blood donation.
Donating blood is safe and easy. You must be 17 years old, 16 with a
signed parental consent form, weigh 110 pounds and be in good health.
You can donate blood every 56 days. If you are eligible to donate or if
you have any questions about donating blood please call 217-753-1530
in Springfield or 618-659-0542 in Edwardsville for more information.
For your convenience you can schedule an appointment at any blood drive
or at the Blood Center in Springfield.
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