Be a Hero. Save Lives.
Join us for a SAHF BLOOD DRIVE at UW Women and Children’s Hospital.
Hosted by: SwedishAmerican Health Foundation (SAHF) and Rock River Valley Blood Center (RRVBC).
Blood donations are critically needed in our community to support patients facing surgeries, cancer treatments, trauma care, chronic illnesses and medical emergencies. Every day, local hospitals rely on generous blood donors to help ensure lifesaving blood is available when patients need it most.
Just one donation can help save up to three lives, making a simple act of generosity a powerful way to support families across northern Illinois. Join us at the SAHF Blood Drive at UW Health Heart Hospital and help make a difference close to home.
Event Details:
- When: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: UW Women and Children’s Hospital • Rockford, IL (1350 Charles St.)
- Walk-ins welcome
- NEW: Complimentary A1C testing for all successful donors.
Prizes:
- Schedule your appointment by Tuesday, September 1 to receive: Foundation Water Bottle plus a UW Health Commons Café Meal Ticket
- All blood donors receive: A Culver’s FREE Pint coupon (Rockford locations only)
To Register:
- Register Online or call RRVBC at (815) 965-8751 to schedule your appointment.
- Walk-ins welcome
The need for blood donations never stops, and every blood donor plays an important role in caring for our community. Whether you are donating for the first time or continuing a tradition of giving, your support helps provide hope and healing for local patients and families.
Thank you for being a hero and helping save lives through the gift of blood donation.