Boost Blood Supply by Donating at Willowbrook Event

A nearby Willowbrook business is hosting an upcoming drive next week that could help offset a general summertime blood shortage.

Trane Supply, 7100 S. Madison St., has scheduled its drive from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The Heartland Donor Bus will set up shop in the business' parking lot, a Willowbrook community alert said.

Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease, though: Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves.

“Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose 7-year-old daughter Audrey requires frequent transfusions.

Audrey was born with Diamond Blackfan anemia, a rare condition where her body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my daughter at this very moment. Without blood, my little angel would not be with us today.”

Donors of all blood types are welcome at the Willowbrook event. Download the flyer for more information and sign-up instructions. Contact Lisa Williams-Rice, lisa.williams-rice@trane.com, with any questions.