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Why do people give blood? Because they like to help others - and because giving feels amazing. In busy, complicated times, giving blood is an easy, meaningful way to make a difference. In fact, this simple gift can enhance the lives of up to three people. Giving blood only takes about one relaxing hour, and we - and your body - do all of the work. Of course, every donor and every patient has an interesting story; click on a few of the pictures above and see for yourself. It just might put you in the giving vein of mind. Blood is a gift - straight from the heart. Your heart. Please share it today.

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Girl Scouts Celebrating 100 Years and Hosting Blood and Marrow Drive

2012 Red Shoe Run Overall Race Results

2012 Red Shoe Run Race Results by age division

CDC Makes Changes to Malaria Deferral Criteria for Blood Donors

15th Annual Straight from the Heart Donor Day Drive

January is National Blood Donor Month

RRVBC Now Offering Text Alerts

Veteran's Day Blood Drive at Memorial Hall on Thursday, November 10th

Karnival of Karnage to Offer Free Admission to Blood Donors at Rock River Valley Blood Center

RRVBC receives AABB Accreditation

Print your Buffalo Wild Wings Ticket Here for Monday, August 22, 2011

Dog Days of Summer Blood Drive with Wolf and Q98.5

4th Annual Week Long Blood Drive in Beloit

Blood Donors needed before Holiday Weekend

Hot Dog Wednesdays and Slushies Back at select RRVBC locations

Rockford Riverhawks partners with RRVBC for summer giveaway

World Blood Donor Day Blood Drive Event Saturday, June 11, 2011

RRVBC Calling on Blood Donors to Donate Before and After Memorial Day Holiday Weekend

2011 Red Shoe Run Race Results click here for all results

2011 Red Shoe Run Race Results click here for age division winners

Click here for the 2011 8th Annual Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness registration form

RRVBC Announces January is National Blood Donor Month

Rockford Area Social Clubs to Host Community Wide Blood Drive

RRVBC Calling for Platelet Donors

RRVBC Announces National Marrow Donor Month

RRVBC providing support to Discovery Center and Burpee Museum's Grossology Exhibit

Harvard Woman Receives State Award for Work as Blood Drive Coordinator

Governor Pat Quinn Proclaims July as Blood Drive Coordinator Month in the State of Illinois:Honoring the Hard Work of Blood Drive Coordinators!

Blood and Platelet Donors Needed Before the Holiday Weekend:O negative and B negative Donors are Especially Needed!

Rockford Riverhawks' Straight from the Heart Wednesdays!

Hot Dog Wednesdays and Ice Cold Slushies Return to RRVBC for the summer

Rock River Valley Blood Center Brings New Technology to Blood Donor Registration Process

Stephenson County Beef Association and RRVBC Celebrate Beef Month in Freeport

Race Results by Age Group 7th Annual Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness

Overall Race Results 7th Annual Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness

RRVBC receives President's Award from GSABC

7th Annual Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness is Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Rock River Valley Blood Center Staff and Volunteers Help to Raise Funds and Pack Meals as part of the Million Meals for Haiti Initiative

RRVBC announces changes to Tattoo and Body Art Regulations

Save the Date! 7th Annual Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness is Saturday, April 10, 2010!

13th Annual National Donor Day Saturday, February 13, at Zimbrick Saturn of Rockford with Q98.5

National Donor Day News Release from ABC and Donate Life America

Blood Products from Rock River Valley Blood Center Shipped to Haiti

Tenth Annual Rock & Roll Up Your Sleeve Blood and Marrow Drive

Presenting the Rock River Valley Blood Center "Report to the Community 2009"

Texas Roadhouse Partners with Rock River Valley Blood Center to Thank Blood Donors

Rock River Valley Blood Center Earns AABB Accreditation

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