The Recreation Building
also houses the Rantoul Blood Donor Center.
The facility is operated by the Community
Blood Services of Illinois. Next time
you are in the Recreation Building to register
for a meeting or program, schedule your
day so you can donate blood.
Why are blood donors so important?
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all
parts of the body, and carries carbon dioxide
and other waste products back to the lungs,
kidneys and liver for disposal. It fights
against infection and helps heal wounds,
so we can stay healthy.
There's no substitute for
blood. If people lose blood from surgery
or injury or if their bodies can't produce
enough, there is only one place to turn
-- volunteer blood donors.
For over 25 years, Community
Blood Services of Illinois (CBSI) has served
as the link between blood donors and patients
in east central Illinois. We are licensed
and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration and hold membership in America's
Blood Centers, the American
Association of Blood Banks and participate
in the National
Marrow Donor Program.
If you are interested in donating,
you can call 367-2202 to make an appointment,
but walk-ins are also welcome. The Rantoul
Blood Donor Center is open on the 1st and
3rd Wednesdays of every month from 12 noon
until 5:15 PM.
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