Upcoming blood drives in Whiteside County

The American Red Cross asks people to make time in the holiday activities to donate blood or platelets. It is common for donations to drop more than 20% during the holiday season.

Anyone who donates by Nov. 27 will get an exclusive Red Cross beanie. All donors who give blood Nov. 28-Dec. 15 can receive a $10 Amazon gift card by email.

Upcoming blood drives in Whiteside County are:

Dec. 8. 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Wesley United Methodist Church, 2200 16th Ave., Sterling.

Dec. 12. 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD 3, 79 Grove St., Prophetstown.