FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale and the American Red Cross have teamed up to host the Carbondale Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All blood, plasma, and platelet donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. The Red Cross says this testing may provide critical insight into whether donors may have possibly been exposed to the coronavirus.
All volunteers and donors will be required to wear face masks. Donation stations will be spaced apart for social distancing. Appointments are strongly encouraged to ensure social distancing guidelines are followed. Please visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive to schedule your appointment. If you prefer to make your appointment over the phone, call 1-800-REDCROSS.
WHEN: August 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Carbondale Civic Center
200 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, IL 92901
“Carbondale prides itself on providing its visitors, students, businesses and residents with a unique mix of edge and ease. It’s a cultural town, yet free of pretense, embracing the great outdoors as readily as urban sophistication. Here, we are open to new ideas, experiences and cultures, so you are encouraged to both express yourself and be yourself, in all ways. That’s Carbondale…All Ways Open… for family, fun, business, new ideas and a bright tomorrow.”
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