Rock River Valley Blood Center Urges Community to Donate Amid Critical Shortage of Type O Red Blood Cells

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is facing a critical shortage of O-negative and O-positive red blood cells and is urging eligible donors to give blood as soon as possible. Several factors have contributed to the shortage, including increased demand from local hospitals and an anticipated dip in collections with [...]

2025-10-26T22:10:50-05:00May 19th, 2025|News, Press Release|

Rock River Valley Blood Center Partners with B103 for the 5th Annual “Save Lives, See Live Music” Blood Drive

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC), in partnership with B103 Rockford, will host the fifth annual “Save Lives, See Live Music” blood drive. This week-long blood drive will be held on Tuesday, May 27, through Saturday, May 31 at all three RRVBC locations. Every donor will be entered into a [...]

2025-10-26T22:02:08-05:00May 13th, 2025|Events, News, Press Release|

Rep. Maurice West Hosts Press Conference and Donates Blood to Promote Tax Credit Bill Amid Ongoing Shortages

In response to critical blood shortages facing Illinois and the nation, State Representative Maurice A. West, II (D-67), Assistant Majority Leader and blood donor, today hosted a press conference at the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC), 418 N. Longwood Street, Rockford. Rep. West raised awareness and advocated for House Bill [...]

2025-10-26T22:07:36-05:00May 12th, 2025|Events, News, Press Release|

Rock River Valley Blood Center and Blue 815 Foundation to Host 4th Annual ‘Blue 815 Blood Drive’ in Honor of National Police Week

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC), in partnership with the Blue 815 Foundation, will host the fourth annual Blue 815 Blood Drive in honor of National Police Week. This week-long blood drive will be held at all RRVBC donor centers from Saturday, May 10 through Friday, May 16. The blood [...]

2025-10-26T22:03:04-05:00May 5th, 2025|Events, News, Press Release|
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