Help save lives this summer by donating blood and making a difference for patients in need.

As a special thank you, all who come to give at participating blood drives will receive two wristbands, while supplies last, for entry to the Tailgate N' Tallboys Festival in Bloomington on June 18,19 and 20 — generously provided by Peachtree Entertainment.

Participating Blood Drives

• Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Iron Workers Local Union 380 Hall, 1602 Butzow Drive in Urbana, IL 61802 | Sign up here
• Friday, May 29, 2026 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bloomington Police Department Osborn Room, 305 South East St. in Bloomington, IL 61701 | Sign up here
• Monday, June 1 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Effingham Event Center KC Hall, 1501 West Fayette in Effingham, IL 62401 | Sign up here
• Monday, June 1 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Clay Electric Cooperative Board Room, 7784 Old Hwy 50 in Flora, IL 62839 | Sign up here
• Friday, June 5 | Noon to 5 p.m. | Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington Normal, 1613 East Emerson St in Bloomington, IL 61701 | Sign up here
• Saturday, June 6 | 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Trinity Lutheran Church Worship Center, 801 South Madison in Bloomington, IL 61701 | Sign up here
• Monday, June 8 | 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Chrisman Church of the Nazarene Hall, 313 North Pennsylvania in Chrisman, IL 61924 | Sign up here
• Monday, June 8 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | DoubleTree by Hilton Conference Center, 10 Brickyard Drive in Bloomington, IL 61701 | Sign up here
• Tuesday, June 9 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Mason Christian Church Annex Gym, 624 North Route 37 in Mason, IL 62443 | Sign up here
• Wednesday, June 10 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Bethany Fire Station, Route 121 in Bethany, IL 61914 | Sign up here
• Friday, June 12 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Lincoln Library, 326 S. 7th Street in Springfield, IL 62701 | Sign up here
• Monday, June 15 | 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. | St. Patrick Church of Merna Parish Hall, 1001 N Towanda Barnes Road in Bloomington, IL 61701 | Sign up here
• Wednesday, June 17 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Eastview Christian Church Gym, 1500 Airport Road in Normal, IL 61761 | Sign up here
• Wednesday, June 17 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Compeer Financial Illinois Room, 1303 Leslie Drive in Bloomington, IL 61704 | Sign up here

Your blood donation could help save accident victims, cancer patients, individuals living with sickle cell disease and so many others counting on lifesaving blood every day.

The need for blood is constant. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Make an appointment to give blood or platelets by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

This offer is open to those who present to donate blood at a participating American Red Cross Blood Drives. Limit two ticket per Donor while supplies last. Offer is first come, first served at each participating blood drive. One time use only. Non-transferable and not redeemable for cash or cash equivalent. Offer expires at 11:55pm ET on September 30, 2026, and can no longer be used or redeemed after such date. Offer is subject to Peachtree Entertainment terms and conditions. Questions or problems in connection with using the tickets, including lost or stolen tickets must be directed to Peachtree Entertainment. Any taxes, if applicable, associated with receipt or use of the tickets are the sole responsibility of the recipient. The American Red Cross name and logo are used with its permission with no express or implied endorsement. Peachtree Entertainment logo used with its permission. All rights reserved.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.