Recovery 2011 Blood Drive Sponsors Recognized by the American Red Cross
Heart of America
With more than 30,000 blood donations canceled because of severe winter weather across the country during January and part of February, the American Red Cross set out to recover those donations through the support of committed volunteer blood drive hosts and blood donors. The recovery period concluded March 5, and it is with great appreciation that the Red Cross recognized the following hosting organizations for their exceptional efforts in a USA Today advertisement on Thursday, March 17.
| Illinois | Illinois (continued) |
| Exchange Club, Aledo | The Village Christian Church, Minooka |
| Mercer County High School, Aledo | Caterpillar Building AC, Mossville |
| Amboy Community Building, Amboy | Caterpillar Building BB, Mossville |
| Ashton-Franklin Center High School, Ashton | Mt. Sterling Community Blood Drive, Mount Sterling |
| VFW Auxiliary Post 1239, Beardstown | Lion's Club, Mount Zion |
| American Legion, Benson | Sangamon Valley High School, Niantic |
| God's Army Ministries, Berwyn | Illinois State University Alpha Kappa Psi, Normal |
| Integrity Technology Solutions, Bloomington | Illinois State University Challenge on 74, Normal |
| OSF Saint Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington | Illinois State University Red Alert, Normal |
| Second Presbyterian Church, Bloomington | Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Normal |
| State Farm Corporate, Bloomington | Papa Murphy's Take 'n' Bake Pizza, Normal |
| State Farm NPR Building, Bloomington | The Baby Fold, Normal |
| Bourbonnais Fire Department, Bourbonnais | Lion's Club, Odell |
| Beta Sigma Phi, Bradford | Richland Community College, Oreana |
| St Mary's Catholic Church, Byron | Ottawa Regional Hospital and Healthcare Center, Ottawa |
| Spoon River College, Canton | Paris Community Blood Drive, Paris |
| Casey Community Churches, Casey | Excel Foundry, Pekin |
| University of Illinois Campus Recreation, Champaign | Midwest Generation Powerton, Pekin |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association, Chicago | Pekin Hospital, Pekin |
| Chicago Auto Show 2011, Chicago | Pekin Knights of Columbus & Pekin Moose, Pekin |
| Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago | CEFCU, Peoria |
| East Bank Club, Chicago | Federal Building, Peoria |
| Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park, Chicago | JEMS Basketball, Peoria |
| Hamilton Partners Inc., Chicago | Kellar Primary School, Peoria |
| John Hope College Prep, Chicago | Methodist College of Nursing, Peoria |
| KPMG, Chicago | Northwoods Mall, Peoria |
| Loyola Student Bar Association, Chicago | Pearl Companies, Peoria Heights |
| Loyola University Lakeshore Campus American Red Cross, Chicago | Caterpillar, Pontiac |
| Northeastern Illinois University Red Cross Club, Chicago | Pontiac High School, Pontiac |
| Robeson High School, Chicago | VFW, Pontiac |
| St. Christina Church, Chicago | First United Methodist Church, Princeton |
| Sullivan's Steakhouse, Chicago | Blessing Hospital, Quincy |
| De Land-Weldon High School, De Land | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Quincy |
| Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur | Faith Presbyterian Church, Quincy |
| First Church of the Nazarene, Decatur | Lutheran Church of St John, Quincy |
| St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Decatur | Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church, Quincy |
| Northern Illinois University Athletics, Dekalb | Quincy Mall, Quincy |
| Northern Illinois University United Campus Ministries, Dekalb | Quincy University, Quincy |
| St Mary's Altar and Rosary, Delavan | The Church of St. Peter, Quincy |
| Church of the Brethren, Dixon | Triton College, River Grove |
| Dixon Elk's Lodge, Dixon | Rock Falls Community Blood Drive, Rock Falls |
| Sauk Valley Community College Student Government, Dixon | Faith Christian Family Church, Rushville |
| St. Anne Elementary School, Dixon | Sheridan Correctional Center, Sheridan |
| Dwight Heritage Woods, Dwight | South Pekin Grade School, South Pekin |
| R R Donnelley, Dwight | St. Margaret's Hospital, Spring Valley |
| Caterpillar Building AD, East Peoria | Halo Branded Solutions, Sterling |
| Maple Lawn Homes, Eureka | St Mary's Parish Center, Sterling |
| Northwestern University Phi Kappa Psi, Evanston | First Baptist Church, Streator |
| Illinois (continued) | United Methodist Church, Sycamore |
| Northwestern University Red Cross Club, Evanston | University of Illinois American Medical Student Association, Urbana |
| Flanagan-Cornell High School, Flanagan | University of Illinois Illini Secular Student Alliance, Urbana |
| St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Forrest | University of Illinois Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Urbana |
| Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth | University of Illinois Knights of Columbus, Urbana |
| Hickory Point Mall, Forsyth | Prairie Home Alliance, Washington |
| Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg | |
| First United Methodist Church, Galva | Iowa |
| Assembly of God Church, Hamilton | Clinton IA Community Blood Drive, Clinton |
| Hartsburg-Emden Jr. & Sr. High School, Hartsburg | Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton |
| Hennepin Park District, Hennepin | Lyondell Chemical Company, Clinton |
| ACS Recovery Services, Hoffman East | Montrose Community Blood Drive, Donnellson |
| Hoopeston Area High School, Hoopeston | Fort Madison Eagles Club, Fort Madison |
| Zion United Methodist Church, Hooppole | County Market, Keokuk |
| Kewanee Hospital, Kewanee | Keokuk Community Blood Drive, Keokuk |
| Liberty Lion's Club, Liberty | United Methodist Church, Keosauqua |
| Lincoln Community Blood Drive, Lincoln | |
| Benedictine University, Lisle | Missouri |
| Lomax Nazarene Church, Lomax | AD Stowell Elementary School, Hannibal |
| West Central Illinois Special Education Coop, Macomb | Hannibal Clinic, Hannibal |
| Western Illinois University Campus Students for Christ, Macomb | Hannibal Community Blood Drive, Hannibal |
| Mansfield Community Blood Drive, Mansfield | Hannibal Regional Hospital, Hannibal |
| Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood | Marion County R-2 High School, Philadelphia |
| Moose Lodge, Mendota | Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Taylor |
| Metamora High School, Metamora |
Thanks to these organizations and those who donated at the drives, as well as many other blood drive hosts and donors, the blood supply is currently sufficient. But the need for blood is constant. Approximately every two seconds a patient in the United States needs blood. All blood types are needed, especially type O negative, to ensure a reliable supply for patients.
How to Donate Blood
Simply call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.
About the American Red Cross
Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross 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.
