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Blood Drive

  • Plank Road Tap Room 39W149 Plank Road Elgin, IL USA (map)

Join us on Wednesday, October18th from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM here at Plank Road Tap Room. All attempting donors will receive a Versiti a special gift!

SCHEDULE YOUR DONATION TIME

General Information:
Who can donate?
- Donor must be in good health and feeling well.
- At least 17 years of age.16 year olds are eligible provided they have written approval from a parent/guardian.
- Must weigh 110 pounds or more.
- It is recommended to eat something within the four hours prior to the donation.
- Fever, persistent cough, sore throat or chest congestion disqualifies a donor.

INTERVAL BETWEEN BLOOD DONATIONS
- Must be eight (8) weeks between regular whole blood donations. Waiting period must be sixteen (16) weeks after double red cell apheresis: seven (7) days after platelet apheresis.

MEDICATIONS
- Donors taking medications may be deferred from donating due to their underlying medical condition. Check with the Heartland staff for acceptability.

TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE U.S.
- Travel to certain parts of the world may be cause for deferral. Check with the Heartland staff to determine eligibility.

NOTE: we are a 21-and-over venue. Donators under 21 may donate blood but cannot enter the tap room or beer garden.

Earlier Event: October 15
Music in the Garden: Matt Petko
Later Event: October 21
Wines in the Pines