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 drawing to win a pair of tickets to one of the upcoming local concerts of their choice. The winners will be notified on the week of June 3.
Concert ticket giveaways include:
- Old Settlers Days 4-Day Passes (Rockton, IL – 6/12-15)
- Dave Matthews Band (Northerly Island, Chicago – 6/27)
- Rod Stewart w/ Cheap Trick (Tinley Park, IL – 8/8)
- The Offspring with Jimmy Eat World (Tinley Park, IL – 8/16)
- The Lumineers (Soldier Field, Chicago – 8/30)
- Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton & Beyond (Rockford, IL -10/22)
“With less than 2 percent of eligible donors in our region giving blood, our community continues to face shortages,” said Maggie Anderson, Marketing and Recruitment Specialist at RRVBC. “This blood drive is our way of thanking those who step up to donate and giving them a chance to enjoy a little summer fun in the process.”
Walk-ins are welcome. First-time donors are encouraged to bring their ID. Appointments can be made by visiting rrvbc.org or calling 815-965-8751.
Donations are welcome at all RRVBC locations:
- Downtown Donor Center: 418 N Longwood St., Rockford
- Perryville Donor Center: 3065 Perryville Rd., Rockford
- Freeport Donor Center: 461 E South St., Freeport