•April 24, 2019•

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 29 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany sponsored by the student council. Any healthy individual age 16 through 75 who meets weight requirements may donate blood.
Donors should eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before donating, and they must bring identification showing a picture and a signature.
All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. Every 2.5 seconds someone needs blood.
Up to 15 minutes may be saved when blood is donated by using RapidPass. Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass for more information.
For more information regarding the blood drive or to make an appointment, contact Okaw Valley High School at 217-665-3631. An appointment may also be made online at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.