The Linn County Fair will host a community blood drive from 10am to 12:30pm on Friday, June 29th at inside the MVRBC Donor Bus that will be located outside of the Lynn Dunn Memorial Building on the fairgrounds. Donors shoulf drink extra water and eat a meal before giving blood.
Donor Eligibility Criteria: Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at (800) 747-5401. Pre-Register at:
https://www.bloodcenterimpact.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/27197 About Blood Donation: Blood donation is safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donoros.
About MVRBC: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 90 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. IN your area, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to Mercy Cedar Rapids, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital, and Jones regional Medical Center.
