Rock River Valley Blood Center

The American Red Cross is coming up short in the blood department, particularly "Type-O" blood, and they need your help right now.

If you've ever considered giving blood, now would be a great time to try it.

Rockford's cold and flu season is having a major effect on life-saving blood supplies, and the Rock River Valley Blood Center desperately needs us to roll up our sleeves today.

The Rock River Blood Center needs blood badly.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center says that blood donations will be needed in the coming days to help Houston.

Blood donation centers through out Illinois need our help. They are dealing with a blood supply shortage  and it's the worst the state has ever seen.

Rockford's blood reserves are low at an alarming level and health officials have warned of the possible danger.

The Rock River Valley Blood Center knows Stateline residents will do just about anything to get their hands on some delicious Beef-A-Roo cheddar fries, so they're giving them away for free on Thursdays for donating blood.

Even though it is the holidays, and most people are off, our local hospitals and blood centers are hard at work saving lives and handling emergencies.  The need for all blood types doesn't take the holidays off.  Here's how you can give the ultimate gift this holiday season …