Rock River Valley Blood Center

Rock River Valley Blood Center Saving lives in our community since 1952. We are the sole blood supplier to 14 hospitals in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. www.rrvbc.org

04/16/2026

A local blood shortage impacts all of us. People receive blood transfusions every day at our area hospitals. Cancer patients, new mothers and babies, accident victims, surgery patients and more rely on a consistent blood supply to keep fighting. 💪

That’s where you come in. Take time as soon as you can to roll up your sleeve and save lives. Your neighbors are counting on you. 🫡

John, you're a rockstar! He just reached his 12-gallon blood donation, which means he's donated 96 times throughout the ...
03/30/2026

John, you're a rockstar! He just reached his 12-gallon blood donation, which means he's donated 96 times throughout the years.

Less than 2% of our community has even attempted to donate blood once. That's why we could not be more grateful for amazing, dedicated donors like John.

If it's been a while or if you've never given blood, NOW IS THE TIME! Local hospital patients are counting on you.

We had a famous visitor at our Woodstock Chamber of Commerce blood drive yesterday! If Woodstock Willie can donate blood...
03/28/2026

We had a famous visitor at our Woodstock Chamber of Commerce blood drive yesterday! If Woodstock Willie can donate blood, so can you. 😉

Greg is one of our regular blood donors and a big supporter of our local blood supply. Thanks for stopping by again this...
03/27/2026

Greg is one of our regular blood donors and a big supporter of our local blood supply. Thanks for stopping by again this week! ❣️

Hospital blood usage has been high this week. Please be like Greg and donate as soon as you can!

Big congratulations to our very own Katelyn Hyser and John Seger on graduating from the Leadership Rockford program! 🥳👏🏻...
03/27/2026

Big congratulations to our very own Katelyn Hyser and John Seger on graduating from the Leadership Rockford program! 🥳👏🏻

This 8-month program, led by the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce, gives participants a deeper understanding of our community while building leadership skills and connections with local leaders.

We’re so proud of both of you and can’t wait to see all you continue to accomplish! 🤩

The Rockford IceHogs are OUT FOR BLOOD! Join us at the BMO tomorrow afternoon to save lives and take home some free hock...
03/24/2026

The Rockford IceHogs are OUT FOR BLOOD! Join us at the BMO tomorrow afternoon to save lives and take home some free hockey tickets! 🏒 🩸

Local blood supply needs your support. Go to our website or give us a call to reserve your appointment now!

03/13/2026

Donate blood, save lives on Monday, April 6th with Rock River Valley Blood Center at the SM&SF CLUB.

03/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to donate blood at the Family YMCA of Northwest Illinois this week. Your generosity and willingness to help others truly made a difference in our community.

With 12 units of blood collected, your donations have the potential to help save 36 lives. That is the power of community coming together to care for one another.

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to Rock River Valley Blood Center for providing the professional staff and support that made this blood drive possible. Partnerships like this allow us to create opportunities that strengthen the health and well-being of our community.

At the Y, our mission goes beyond programs and fitness. Hosting events like blood drives reflects our commitment to strengthening community by bringing people together to support one another. By opening our doors for opportunities to give back, we live out our core areas of impact — youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. These moments remind us that the Y is not just a place, but a community working together to care for our neighbors.

Thank you again to every donor, volunteer, and partner who helped make this event possible.

Maryjo and Sarah both hit donation milestones when they gave blood yesterday. Sarah got to 1 gallon and Maryjo hit 5! 🥳B...
03/13/2026

Maryjo and Sarah both hit donation milestones when they gave blood yesterday. Sarah got to 1 gallon and Maryjo hit 5! 🥳

Be like them, grab a friend, and come on out to save lives together. We can’t wait to see you here. ❣️😊

Judy, a retired nurse, has been a proud and dedicated donor since 1985 when her sister received a kidney transplant. The...
03/12/2026

Judy, a retired nurse, has been a proud and dedicated donor since 1985 when her sister received a kidney transplant. The transplant required over 50 blood products! Since then, Judy has been a consistent donor.

She schedules an apheresis donation every two weeks, giving double and triple platelet products to local hospital patients. Helping people is just who Judy is and she encourages everyone around her to donate while they are healthy and able.

"It's such an easy thing to do, and I wish more people would do it." Our team at the Longwood donor center love to see Judy come in and always look forward to her donations.

Thank you, Judy, for being a lifesaver!

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Rockford, IL
61107

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