The 2026 Great Chicago Blood Drive has wrapped up. ABC7 Chicago teamed up with the American Red Cross to provide six convenient donation locations.
People living with sickle cell anemia need blood transfusions to live a life with less pain.
As Chicago heads into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the Red Cross has issued a reminder about the critical need to donate blood.
The 2024 ABC7 Great Chicago Blood Drive is coming up on January 17th and 18th. This is the 10th year ABC7 Chicago has partnered with the American Red Cross for the life-saving mission.
Low number of blood donations is a growing concern for Chicago hospitals says the Red Cross.
Red Cross Spokesperson Joy Squier said 62% of the population is eligible to donate blood, yet only about 3% do it.