January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor voluntary blood donors and encourage more people to donate blood and help save lives.
The Village of Lombard is thanking donors for their life-saving blood donations at the Village's Winter Blood Drive and other local community blood drives this month. Through these blood drives, a total of 70 pints were collected, with the combined potential to save up to 210 lives. Since the program began in 1988, Lombard has held 347 blood drives, which collected more than 19,640 units, potentially saving up to 58,920 lives.
Each winter, spring, summer, and fall, the Village of Lombard, in collaboration with Versiti Blood Centers, hosts blood drives at Yorktown Center and the First Church of Lombard. These events provide convenient opportunities for residents to make a life-saving impact. The Village's remaining blood drives for 2025 are scheduled for April 15, June 10, and September 9. Additionally, a special blood drive will be held on November 11 to honor Veterans and former Village President Bill Mueller.
Despite progress, critical blood shortages continue nationwide. Blood donations are essential to ensuring a stable supply for patients undergoing surgeries, cancer treatments and emergency care. Every donation can help ensure that hospitals have the resources needed to respond to everyday medical needs and unexpected emergencies.
Donating blood is a simple yet powerful way to give back to the community. One pint of blood can save up to three lives, and the process typically takes less than an hour. Healthy individuals aged 17 and older (or 16 with parental consent) are encouraged to participate.
For more information on becoming a blood donor or to schedule your donation, contact Blood Drive Coordinator Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712 or visit villageoflombard.org/blooddrives