Additional Porter County Blood Drive Scheduled

An additional American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Harley-Davidson, located at 1151 US Highway 30 in Valparaiso.  All presenting donors at this blood drive will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a $100 shopping spree.  Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule your blood donation appointment.

How to Donate Blood

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood.  Please bring your Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive ID when you come to donate.

About the American Red Cross

The Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region serves northern and central Indiana and northwestern Ohio, and needs to collect about 500 units of blood a day to meet patient need in more than 60 hospitals.  In addition to providing blood to our community, the American Red Cross also provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.