Republican Blood Drive
Red-blooded Illinois Republicans will join a nationwide effort to bolster the tireless, crucial life-saving efforts of the American Red Cross by organizing
a statewide blood drive during the month of June, Illinois Republican National Committeewoman Demetra De Monte announced today. Few things are more important than rebuilding the nation's blood supply during its neediest time of the year, DeMonte said. I Give Republican Red
is a new national community service initiative created by the Republican National Committee to support the Red Cross, and were excited to be one of
the first states to get involved this year. The American Red Cross annually promotes its services to the public and fundraises for its efforts.
I Give Republican Red� will be the Illinois GOP's first statewide blood drive. DeMonte reached out to participants in the Illinois Republican Party's
Coalition Leadership Team and received an overwhelming response from team members to sponsor and coordinate local efforts. Thus far, Coalition members from four key Illinois cities have volunteered to coordinate drives. Chicago's effort will be chaired by Kathy Thomas;
Aurora�s by Gabriela Wyatt and Penny Falcon; Champaign's by Stephanie Holderfield and Murphysboro's by Terri Bryant. �Every red-blooded Republican should donate to this important effort, DeMonte said. Whether by donating blood or writing a check, fewer activities
demonstrate our joint concern for our fellow humans basic needs more than sharing the gift of life. This is just one practical, easy way for red-blooded
Americans to put action to our words. The location for the event is 300 S. Wacker Dr. downtown Chicago, IL. Email Kathy Thomas at kt@kathythomas.net if you can volunteer June 4th for even just
an hour between 10:30 and 3, and/or if you would like to set up an appointment to donate blood. She can take your name and
forward it to the Red Cross to put in their schedule. They do prefer appointments so they can staff up accordingly so please
do let her know as soon as you can!