Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum News


	For Immediate Release: December 26, 2008	Contact: David Blanchette (217) 558-8970
	Is Abraham Lincoln in your blood? Blood donors receive reduced or free Presidential Museum admission Springfield, IL — If Abraham Lincoln is in your blood, two central Illinois organizations have a way to share both of these valuable resources. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and the Central Illinois Community Blood Center (CICBC) have joined forces to encourage residents to donate blood for patients in area hospitals. The promotion covers CICBC blood drives in Sangamon, Bond, Cass, Christian, Greene, Logan, Macoupin, Madison, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Pike, St. Clair, Scott and Tazewell Counties. All blood donors at the Donor Center in Springfield and at the many mobile blood drives conducted by CICBC will receive a coupon for one dollar off the price of admission to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. In addition, when they reach the 20-gallon level, frequent donors will receive a coupon for one free admission to the Museum when they accompany a visitor with a paid admission. Donors who have already given 20 gallons or more will receive the coupon for one free admission to the museum during their next visit to the blood center. "This is the first time that the Presidential Museum has provided complimentary admission to a group, but we feel strongly that blood donation is vital to the health of our community," said Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Interim Director Jan Grimes. "It saves lives, and supporting the life-saving act of blood donation reflects the commitment to public service of our 16th President." ###