The BloodCenter of Wisconsin will have the following blood drives in Walworth County:
- East Troy – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 15 at Wisconsin Oven, 2675 Main St.;
- Darien – 1 to 5 p.m. May 18 at the Darien Fire Department, 602 Gerry Way;
- Whitewater – 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 20 at Universal Electronics, 640 North Prospect Drive;
- East Troy – 8 a.m. to noon May 30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2665 North St.
Donors can schedule an appointment by calling 1-877-BE-A-HERO (1-877-232-4376), or visiting www.bcw.edu.
Anyone 16 or older who is in general good health and meets eligibility requirements is encouraged to donate blood. Appointments are preferred to ensure a quick and convenient donation, but walk-in donors are also welcome. Parental consent is required for 16-year-olds to donate. The entire process takes about an hour. Donors should bring photo identification that includes birth date.
