donations

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It's essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. And right now, it's in short supply.

With over 300 less donations this month than expected, cold and flu season has cut blood donations to the RRVBC by 13%.

Friday we all became aware of a terrible house fire that claimed the life of Leaf River firefighter, Gregory Wood. As the family and community mourns their loss, here is how you can them in their time of need.

If you've been on the receiving end of a phone call where the caller says they're  representing the Rockford Police Benevolent and Protective Association (PBPA) Unit 6, you were being called by a phone scammer.

When you've been hit with a lot of cold, snow, and ice, then you add in the start of flu season, the equation boils down to this: area blood supplies are way down, and the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) needs your help.

As we've pointed out in this space before, it's been a tough summer for blood donations at the Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC). With Labor Day weekend almost upon us, the RRVBC is once again calling for some help.

Crime Stoppers is working with the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department to secure the needed $76,000 for one additional K9 Officer.
But, they need your help.
Everyone is concerned about crime in the area and what can be done to fight it, according to Board Chairperson Arles Hendershot…

Officials with the Rock River Valley Blood Center are putting out the call for blood and platelet donations.
While there's always a need for help, the RRVBC says holiday weekends usually see an increase in blood usage at area hospitals and a dip in collections...

Two Rockford-area institutions are on the receiving end of gifts from individuals on the list of the 16 most generous Illinois philanthropists of 2014.
Reboot Illinois recently gathered the data and posted it on their website, where you can view the donor’s source of wealth, his …