It's become one of the premier blood drives in central Illinois and its back again in 2022.
The annual Kenney Fire Department blood drive happens again this April and on the WHOW Morning Show Monday, Fritz Robinson told Regional Radio this is the sixth annual blood drive they've held and each year it continues to grow.
The drive is Friday, April 15 from noon to 6 pm at the Kenney Fire Station. Troy Lashbrook says COVID restrictions will be in place for this event although there will not be any temperature checks. He notes if you make an appointment ahead of the drive, filling out the Red Cross 'RapidPass' will make your visit go quicker.
In the six years, Kenney Fire has hosted its annual Good Friday blood drive, it has become one of the biggest drives in central Illinois. Robinson, Lashbrook, and Kerry Coles indicate they were recognized by the Red Cross at a banquet in Bloomington a few years ago.
The three feel they've created an atmosphere with the annual blood drive that makes it a special event.
Donation times are going fast so Lashbrook points anyone interested in scheduling a time to find the Kenney Fire Department Facebook page for information about the event or you can schedule a time directly at the Red Cross website, redcrossbloog.org.
