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Boy Scouts host blood drive Oct. 10 

Boy Scout Troop 342 is hosting a blood drive from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood.

Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.  Donors can donate every eight weeks. Persons with diabetes, anemia or high blood pressure cannot donate. Donors are asked to wear masks.

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois will be working the blood drive. They will be collecting whole blood, which can be processed by blood banks for different uses. To schedule an appointment, contact Versiti staff at 708-633-0101.

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