May 3

Evanston Blood Drive

Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, Parasol Room, Fourth Floor, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL at 9:00 AM until 3:30 PM


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blood drive thumb.jpgEvery three seconds someone needs blood; if all blood donors gave 2 to 4 times a year, it would help prevent blood shortages. 4.5 million Americans would die each year without lifesaving blood transfusions. Additionally, every three seconds someone needs blood and about three gallons of blood supports the entire nation’s blood needs for one minute. Be part of the solution, schedule an appointment today to donate the Gift of Life.

The City of Evanston in conjunction with LifeSource will be hosting a blood drive on May 3, 2012 at the Morton Civic Center. To schedule an appointment, call LifeSource at 1-877-543-3768.

Prepare for your donation by eating well and staying hydrated prior to your appointment. Click here>>> to see if you are eligible to donate. Please bring ID with you on the day of the blood drive. Proper ID is required to donate blood. A LifeSource or military ID, driver’s license, or employee badge with picture and full name are all approved forms of ID. Birth certificate along with a picture ID that includes the donor full name will also be accepted.

Knowing the Needs:

  • Car accident victims who have suffered massive blood loss can need transfusions of 50 pints or more of red blood cells.
  • The average bone marrow transplant requires 120 units of platelets and about 20 units of red blood cells.
  • Severe burn victims can need about 20 units of platelets during their treatment.
  • Children being treated for cancer, premature infants and children having heart surgery need blood and platelets from donors of all types.
  • Anemic patients need blood transfusions to increase their iron levels.
  • Cancer, transplant and trauma patients, and patients undergoing open-heart surgery require platelet transfusions to survive.
  • Some patients with complications from severe sickle cell disease, an inherited disease that affects more than 80,000 people in the United States (98% of whom are of African descent), receive blood transfusions every month - up to 4 pints at a time.