FORRESTON — Today’s Rock River Valley Blood Center blood drive is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Forreston Jr./Sr. High School, 601 E. Main St., Forreston, IL 61030. Donors are invited to help maintain the blood supply for 14 hospitals that depend on regular community donations for surgeries, treatments, and emergencies. Maggie Anderson, Donor Recruiter with the Rock River Valley Blood Center, said that they require 800 units a month.
“Rock River Valley Blood Center relies on regular community donations to supply the full blood needs of 14 area hospitals,” she said.
Walk-ins are welcome throughout the event and donors should bring a photo ID.


