Illinois State House District 56 issued the following announcement on July 10
To help address blood shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, recently hosted a blood drive.
“Blood banks across the country are facing an unprecedented shortage as many blood drives have been cancelled over the last few months due to the pandemic,” said Mussman. “For those that have been in accidents or have health conditions like sickle-cell anemia, a blood transfusion can be the difference between life and death. I want to thank the residents that came together to help provide this precious resource to those that need it in our community.”
Mussman represents the 56th District, which contains portions of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Roselle, Rolling Meadows and Palatine.
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