Crime & Safety
Blood Drive Thursday Honors Evanston Firefighter With Cancer
A blood drive will be held Thursday, June 6, by the Palatine Fire Department to honor Evanston Firefighter/Paramedic Gary Hicks, who is battling cancer.
This story was written and reported by Patch editor Melanie Santostefano.
Palatine firefighters are hosting a blood drive Thursday in honor of Evanston Firefighter/Paramedic (IAFF Local 742) Gary Hicks, who is battling cancer.
Hicks is facing a cancer diagnosis for the second time, and is currently undergoing aggressive chemotherapy. He is married with three young children; eight-year-old twin boys and a 10-year-old son.
Palatine firefighters are hosting the blood drive in conjunction with the Palatine Board of Health and Palatine Medical Reserve Corps.
"The need for blood is constant and ongoing. Every time you donate blood you can save the lives of three people as well. In addition, this is a great opportunity to have your own cholesterol level checked," a press release from the Village of Palatine Health Department states.
All participating donors will receive a commemorative carry-all bag, in addition to a free lunch.
The blood drive will be held Thursday, June 6 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Palatine Fire Station No. 84, 220 W. Illinois Avenue. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact LifeSource at 877-543-3768 or visit www.lifesource.org.
You can also go to any LifeSource Donor Center and use the Palatine FD Code "363C." Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged.
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