rock river valley blood center

Two lifelong pals decided to celebrate an incredible achievement side-by-side.

Just when the need for blood donors rises, Rock River Valley Blood Center has been forced to shut down one of its donation locations.

The nation is facing a continued blood donation shortage that’s impacting the medical care of millions of Americans. Make no mistake, the problems the rest of the country is facing during this blood shortage are problems that the Rockford area has, too.

Want to know something incredible? In about one hour, you can help to save up to 3 lives. Isn't that amazing? Here's how you do it. Donate blood! We were hanging out at Rock River Valley Blood Center the other week and we got to learn more about just how much they really need blood donors right now...

The Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC) is in serious need of your blood donation, so they've made it easier for you to help them out.

With so many in the Rockford area (and everywhere else) practicing "social distancing," the Rock River Valley Blood Center is in dire need of blood donors.

Platelets support blood clotting and give those with leukemia and other cancers a chance to live.

It could get pretty bloody...and that's exactly what everyone's hoping for.

The American Red Cross is coming up short in the blood department, particularly "Type-O" blood, and they need your help right now.

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.