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St. Bede Academy to hold Nov. 10 blood drive · Illinois Valley - Shaw Local

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St. Bede Academy to hold November tenth blood drive Written by Tom
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Collins. This article is being read by an automated voice, brought to
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you by Everlet. St. Bede Academy is seeking donors for the American
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Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 10th
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in the Perino Science Center. With a goal of collecting at least
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50 pints of blood
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at this drive alumni, families, friends, and community members are encouraged to
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make an appointment and help make a difference. Every donation has the
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potential to provide life-saving support to patients in need. The blood drive
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is also part of a larger effort to support Saint Bede students.
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The Academy hopes to collect a combined 100 pints of blood between
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this drive and a second drive planned for the spring. Reaching the
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goal will qualify Saint Bede to award a 1,000 scholarship to a
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graduating senior pursuing higher education. Appointments are preferred. To schedule an appointment,
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call 1-800-RE Cross. 1-800-733-2767 or visit.
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Walk-ins are also welcome as availability allows. Save time with Rapid Pass.
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Donors can save up to 15 minutes by completing the Rapid Pass
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online health history questionnaire prior to their appointment. Visit redcrossblood.org slash rapidpass
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for more information and to get started.