FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29th, 2020
Contact:
cking@hrs.ilga.gov
Batinick Hosting Blood Drive on May 14th
Plainfield—State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) will be hosting a blood drive in partnership with Plainfield Township, Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Versiti Blood Center of Illinois. The event will take place on Thursday, May 14th at Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines St., from 2:00-7:00pm.
As a safety precaution, donations will be by appointment only (no walk-ins) and face coverings will be required. To make an appointment, please visit: https://donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5585227.
State Rep. Mark Batinick is eager to host this event to help boost the blood supply in Illinois. “As the pandemic continues, there continues to be a severe blood shortage in Illinois,” said Batinick. “To host this event at this time, we are taking into account all the necessary safety precautions for volunteers, donors and staff. Our community has already come together in so many ways to help each other out, I know this is just one more way we can continue to do that, and in this case together we can help save lives.”
Spots are limited for blood donation, so interested residents should make an appointment as soon as possible.
With questions, constituents can contact Rep. Batinick’s district office at (815) 254-0000.
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Colleen King | Communications Analyst
Illinois General Assembly | Office of the House Republican Leader
Work (312) 814-4898 Cell (630) 303-3611
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