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January 22, 2013

Blood Drive Wednesday

Rushville Republican

RUSHVILLE — The Indiana Blood Center will conduct a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at First Presbyterian Church, 226 N. Morgan St., Rushville. Every day patients from 68 Indiana hospitals rely on the blood center for life saving blood and blood products. A total of 550 units are needed each day.

Anyone in good health, age 17 or older, weighing 110 lbs. can be a donor. A 16 year old can donate blood with parent’s permission. Please bring a picture identification the day of donating. One unit of blood may save three lives. Information: 765-932-2234.



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