The cold, the snow, and the ice all are factors in why Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) fell short on the amount of blood needed for area hospitals. This is why it is crucial to attempt to donate blood as soon as possible. I used the word attempt because no everyone is able to donate. But, RRVBC is in immediate need of all blood types.
Last week s inclement weather caused RRVBC to fall 225 units short of its goal. It s imperative for blood to be on the shelves and readily available for patients in need. Rock River Valley Blood center says it needs 700 donors a week across all its locations to fulfill needs locally at 10 regional hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin. RRVBC is also in need of platelets as well.
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Blood donations in the Rockford area have taken a devastating blow over the better part of a year. Because of this, Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) has a challenge for donors.
(As a regular blood donor, one the best feelings is receiving a phone call letting you know when your blood was used and which hospital it was used in.)
Think about when COVID-19 really began to affect day-to-day activities, all the way back to March of 2020. Since then, the number of donors has dropped drastically while the need for blood has continuously surged. Lives depend on these donations, literally. As we hit the middle of National Blood Donor Month (January) RRVBC is challenging donors to continuously donate in 2021 and beyond. Donations can be made every eight weeks.