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30 05, 2018

ROCKFORD FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS KICK OFF ANNUAL “BATTLE OF THE BADGES” BLOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE

Linda Gerber2018-08-21T14:51:16-05:00May 30th, 2018|Events, News, Press Release|

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will launch the 2018 weeklong “Battle of the Badges” blood drive challenge between the Rockford Fire and Police Departments on Monday, June 11th. Donors can donate Mon-Thu (6/11-6/14) at either of the RRVBC Donor Centers in Rockford, 419 N. Sixth St. or 3065 N. [...]

22 05, 2018

Rock River Valley Blood Center Making Urgent Call for Donors Before and After Holiday Weekend

Linda Gerber2018-05-22T11:00:27-05:00May 22nd, 2018|News, Press Release|

The Rock River Valley Blood Center is asking healthy individuals to donate blood or platelets either before or after the Memorial Day weekend. Due to slow donor traffic and high usage at hospitals, there is a great need for donors with all negative blood types and those willing to give platelets. [...]

16 05, 2018

Negative Type Blood Donors Urgently Needed

Linda Gerber2018-05-23T08:47:59-05:00May 16th, 2018|News, Press Release|

High usage at area hospitals, slower than usual donor traffic, and mechanical issues on one of the mobile blood drive vehicles has left local blood supplies at dangerously low levels. “The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) has less than a 1 day supply of types A negative and B negative [...]

9 03, 2018

Announcing the 15th Annual Red Shoe Run—For Donor Awareness

Linda Gerber2018-03-09T11:12:45-05:00March 9th, 2018|Events, News, Press Release|

Rockford, IL—The 15th Annual Red Shoe Run—For Donor Awareness is being presented by Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network and will take place Saturday, April 14th, 2018 at Northern Illinois University—Rockford. This 5K run/fitness walk began in 2004 to increase awareness about the lifesaving need for organ, tissue, eye, [...]

15 01, 2018

Donor traffic down 13%: Blood supply continues to fall below acceptable levels

Linda Gerber2018-01-15T09:39:15-05:00January 15th, 2018|News, Press Release|

Rock River Valley Blood Center continues to deal with a blood shortage, leading to another urgent call for donors of all blood types to roll up a sleeve and give. Donor traffic is down approximately 13 percent over the last 4 weeks, resulting in about 350 fewer donations than expected. Cold [...]

28 12, 2017

Blood Center Celebrating 65 years and National Blood Donor Month in January

Linda Gerber2018-01-03T09:15:56-05:00December 28th, 2017|Events, News, Press Release|

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is celebrating its 65th birthday in conjunction with National Blood Donor Month in January. January has long been observed as National Blood Donor Month and is recognized by the federal government. It offers blood centers the opportunity to thank the giving donors that make [...]

11 10, 2017

Halloween Blood Drive at Backyard Grill and Bar on October 30 starting at 5:30 am

Bryan Garrett2017-11-15T14:14:19-05:00October 11th, 2017|News|

October 27, 2017. Join the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) at Backyard Grill & Bar, 6473 N. Second Street, in Loves Park from 5:30am-2:00pm. 23WIFR’s Aaron Wilson will broadcast LIVE from the event starting at 5:00am. All donors will receive a $5 gift certificate to Backyard Grill and Bar and [...]

17 08, 2017

Papa John’s Week at Rock River Valley Blood Center August 21-26

Bryan Garrett2017-09-22T13:52:40-05:00August 17th, 2017|News|

Monday, August 21st—Saturday, August 26th blood donors will receive a coupon for a free medium one topping pizza or order of cheesesticks from participating Papa John’s when they donate at a donor center or blood drive!! Donors will also receive an NFL magnet with Bears and Packers game day schedules. “As [...]

10 08, 2017

Rotary Club of Rockford East – Cherry Valley to host blood drive

Bryan Garrett2017-09-22T13:49:05-05:00August 10th, 2017|News|

On Tuesday, August 15th, the Rotary Club of Rockford East-Cherry Valley to host blood drive at the Rock River Valley Blood Center location at 3065 N. Perryville Road in Rockford. The drive will take place in conjunction with the group’s monthly meeting. “Rotary's motto of ‘Service Above Self’ explains why we [...]

19 05, 2017

ROCKFORD FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS KICK OFF ANNUAL “BATTLE OF THE BADGES” BLOOD DRIVE CHALLENGE

Bryan Garrett2017-08-17T12:06:47-05:00May 19th, 2017|Events, News, Press Release|

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will launch the 2017 weeklong “Battle of the Badges” challenge between the Rockford Fire and Police Departments on Monday, June 5th. Donors can donate Mon-Thu (6/5-6/8) at either of the RRVBC Donor Centers in Rockford, 419 N. Sixth St. or 3065 N. Perryville Rd. [...]