Illinois Valley Community College’s Red Cross Club and Student Nurses Association will sponsor a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28 in the College Gymnasium.

Red Cross Club President Zoe Murphy said in an IVCC news release that a single pint of blood can save three lives.

“You study hard to make a difference,” she said. ”By donating blood, you can also make a difference in someone’s life."

To make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

The IVCC Red Cross Club and Marquette Academy will co-host a blood drive Dec. 17 in Ottawa at Trinity Lutheran Church, 717 Chambers St.