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ImpactLife announces QC blood drive dates

By Linda Cook,

4 hours ago

ImpactLife is partnering with local blood donors and drive hosts on community blood drives in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities during the week of Aug. 17:

SAU Physician Assistant Students
August 17: Noon-2 p.m., 1320 West Lombard St., Davenport
Schedule Appointment

Park View Lutheran Church
Aug. 17: 3-6:30 p.m., 14 Grove Road, Eldridge
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Stella’s 4th Annual Gift of Life Blood Drive
Aug. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 2172 56th Ave. W., Bettendorf
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Our Savior Lutheran Church
Aug. 18: 2:30-5:30 p.m., 3775 Middle Road, Bettendorf
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TBK Bank
Aug. 19: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1521 Grant St., Bettendorf
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Access Energy Cooperative
Aug. 19: 2-4:45 p.m.,. 1800 W. Washington St., Mount Pleasant
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Orion VFW Post #143 & American Legion #255
Aug. 19: 2:300-6:30 p.m., 409 11th Ave., Orion
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Le Claire Lions Club
Aug. 19: 4-7 p.m., 201 N. 15th St., LeClaire
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Blackhawk Bank & Trust
Aug. 20: 9 a.m.-noon, 2009 E. 10th Ave., Milan
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Remembering Sandra
Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Scott County Library, Eldridge
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The overall rate of blood donation decreases during the summer months, so donations are especially needed this time of year. All donors will receive ImpactLife Donor Rewards: Choice of electronic gift card, points to use in the ImpactLife Donor Rewards Store, or the option to contribute an equivalent value to a nonprofit through the blood center’s “Good Giving” initiative. For more information, visit here.

For information on eligibility for blood donation or to schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401, or book online here.

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