The Rock River Valley Blood Center has adjusted its hours for the upcoming holiday season. All donor centers will be closed on Christmas (Friday, Dec. 25) and New Year’s Day (Friday, Jan. 1). The centers will close early on Christmas Eve (Thursday, Dec. 24) and New Year’s Eve (Thursday, Dec. 31). [...]
The following statement has been issued by AABB, America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross regarding the status of the nation’s blood supply: The country’s supply of COVID-19 convalescent plasma is depleting amid surging COVID-19 cases across the U.S. With convalescent plasma demand outpacing donations from individuals recovered from COVID-19 [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Dec 7, 2020) – ‘Twas the month of Christmas and all through the region, blood was needed – to save lives is the reason. Individuals who donate blood between December 7 and January 2 will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card. We’ll announce two winners each [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Nov. 23, 2020) – To entice blood donors to give during Thanksgiving week, the Rock River Valley Blood Center is offering two special giveaways. Donors will be entered to win a $45 Williams Tree Farm gift certificate if they give between Nov. 23-25. The winner will be announced on [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Nov. 16, 2020) – Give the gift of blood this Thanksgiving season and be entered to win one of the hottest gifts out there – a PlayStation 5! Here’s what you need to do: Donate blood between now and Friday, November 27, at our Rockford, Belvidere, or Freeport donor [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Aug. 31, 2020) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will test all successfully donated units of blood for COVID-19 antibodies starting today to see if blood donors can help others diagnosed with coronavirus by donating convalescent plasma (CCP). The antibody test will be included with other standard [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (Aug. 13, 2020) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) will offer special giveaways and incentives for Rockford Day this Saturday, Aug. 15, to help promote the ongoing need for blood donations in the community. The drives will take place at both Rockford Donor Centers from 7 to [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (July 30, 2020) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) joins national leaders and America’s Blood Centers in asking more individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma to help others affected by the virus. The White House made an urgent plea for convalescent plasma during today’s [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (July 20, 2020) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is excited to expand its donor base during a critical time thanks to recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) efforts to expand eligibility by reducing or eliminating deferral times for specific populations. FDA officials announced the changes earlier [...]
ROCKFORD, Ill. (June 22, 2020) – The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is partnering with McDonald’s to provide a free drink voucher for a small Minute Maid slushie or small soft drink to all donors through the Labor Day holiday. The vouchers will be available at all four donor centers [...]