Summer Blood Donors to Receive McDonald’s Coupon

The Rock River Valley Blood Center is pulling out all the stops to convince you to donate blood over the summer. That is, if the possibility of saving a life isn't enough to get you in the door.

Beginning Wednesday, May 27, and running through September 9, the RRVBC will feature “Hot Dog Wednesdays" at donor centers in Rockford and Belvidere with hot dogs and fixings for donors. RRVBC also will feature ice-cold slushies every day throughout the summer at Rockford locations only.

Plus, from June 1 through September 5, RRVBC blood donors will receive a coupon for a free small McCafé beverage from participating McDonald’s in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

You are most likely able to donate blood if you are at least 17 years old (16-year-olds may donate with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in general good health.  Persons taking medications are not necessarily disqualified.

For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood, please call toll free 877-RRVBC-99 or find RRVBC on the web.