May 6 & 7 blood drives relocated to Du Quoin Elks Club

The American Red Cross blood drives originally scheduled for May 6 at Du Quoin Elementary School and May 7 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin, have been relocated to the Du Quoin Elks Club, 300 Shagbark Road, Du Quoin.

The drives will be held from 2:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7.

Remember, you cannot contract the coronavirus by making a blood donation.

To make an appointment or to learn more, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call (800) 733-2767 or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

Completing a RapidPass® online health history questionnaire will speed up the donation process. To get started, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass, or use the Blood Donor App.

A blood donor card or driver's license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

Donors must be at least 17 (16 with parental consent) weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good health. High school students and other donors 18 and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.