Permission forms for all 16 and 17 year old donors must be signed by a parent or guardian.

You can open or download a Acrobat version of the permission form. Print as many copies as needed.

Download or view the permission form as a Adobe Acrobat document.

In order to donate blood, donors must have:

Photo identification showing date of birth.

Signed Community Blood Services of Illinois permission form.

Basic donor guidelines:

At least 16 years of age on the date of the blood drive.

At least 110 pounds.

Eat a well balanced meal, including plenty of fluids (avoid caffeine), 3-4 hours prior to your donation.

No colds, sore throat or flu symptoms (specific medications and other disease will be individually evaluated by staff).