The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will now supply blood to three additional Mercyhealth hospitals in Janesville, Harvard, and Walworth, bringing the total number of regional hospitals it supports to 13. The partnership went into effect on July 1. RRVBC will provide blood products and services to Mercyhealth Hospital and [...]
The Rock River Valley Blood Center and B103 will host a virtual blood drive on March 25 from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. During the drive, B103 DJs will actively recruit donors on air and on social media with the goal of securing at least 103 people to schedule an appointment [...]
Lifesaving has no limits – again! We’re excited to participate in another national giveaway for two PlayStation 5 gaming systems to raise awareness for the importance of blood donation. Here’s what you need to do: Donate blood between now and Friday, January 1, at our Rockford, Belvidere, or Freeport donor centers [...]
The Rock River Valley Blood Center has adjusted its hours for the upcoming holiday season. All donor centers will be closed on Christmas (Friday, Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Friday, Jan. 1). The centers will close early on Christmas Eve (Thursday, Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Thursday, Dec. 31). [...]
The following statement has been issued by AABB, America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross regarding the status of the nation’s blood supply: The country’s supply of COVID-19 convalescent plasma is depleting amid surging COVID-19 cases across the U.S. With convalescent plasma demand outpacing donations from individuals recovered from COVID-19 [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Dec 7, 2020) – ‘Twas the month of Christmas and all through the region, blood was needed – to save lives is the reason. Individuals who donate blood between December 7 and January 2 will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. We’ll announce two winners each [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Nov. 23, 2020) – To entice blood donors to give during Thanksgiving week, the Rock River Valley Blood Center is offering two special giveaways. Donors will be entered to win a $45 Williams Tree Farm gift certificate if they give between Nov. 23-25. The winner will be announced on [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2020) – Give the gift of blood this Thanksgiving season and be entered to win one of the hottest gifts out there – a PlayStation 5! Here’s what you need to do: Donate blood between now and Friday, November 27, at our Rockford, Belvidere, or Freeport donor [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Aug. 31, 2020) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will test all successfully donated units of blood for COVID-19 antibodies starting today to see if blood donors can help others diagnosed with coronavirus by donating convalescent plasma (CCP). The antibody test will be included with other standard [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2020) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will offer special giveaways and incentives for Rockford Day this Saturday, Aug. 15, to help promote the ongoing need for blood donations in the community. The drives will take place at both Rockford Donor Centers from 7 to [...]