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Mixed Reality

Taking blood donation to a new dimension. Your Mixed Reality adventure awaits.

You’re invited to a Mixed Reality event! The future of blood donation is here.


Turn magic into reality with our Mixed Reality experience. 

Versiti has teamed up with Blood Centers of America and Abbott to offer you an immersive, zen-like Mixed Reality experience. When you donate blood at participating blood drives and donor centers, you could be one of the lucky few donors to try the innovative HoloLens 2 technology in action.

Using hands-free, eye-tracking technology, you and your avatar will enter a new dimension. Imagine planting seeds and bringing nature-inspired holograms to life as you navigate this soothing, interactive environment. Giving blood won't be the same again.

Take blood donation to the next level. Make an appointment to donate blood at a participating blood drive or donor center (and enter code "VR" in the online appointment notes). Then, when you’re there, ask our staff about donating in this new dimension of Mixed Reality!

What is Mixed Reality?

Mixed reality is similar to virtual reality but allows users to see the real world around them as they immerse themselves in a digital world (whereas in virtual reality, users only experience the digital world). Our Mixed Reality journey uses Microsoft HoloLens 2, the world’s first self-contained holographic computer, enabling hands-free interaction with three-dimensional digital objects and a library of applications. Donors are offered a quick tutorial on the headsets and the mixed reality world prior to use. The headsets can be adjusted for each donor’s comfort and are easily integrated into the donation process.

Illinois Blood Drives

Aspen Library - Cook Memorial Blood Drive

September 30, 2023
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Aspen Library - Meeting Room

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St Matthew's Church Blood Drive

October 01, 2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
St Matthew's Church - Glendale Hts

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A Pint For Kim Blood Drive

October 03, 2023
11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Naperville Library - 95th Street Library

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Marengo High School Blood Drive

October 04, 2023
02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Marengo High School

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West Aurora Community Blood Drive

October 07, 2023
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Jefferson Middle School

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Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital Blood Drive

October 10, 2023
09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Northwestern Central DuPage Hospital

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Mount Prospect Public Library Blood Drive

October 11, 2023
03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mount Prospect Public Library

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Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Blood Drive

October 12, 2023
10:15 AM - 03:30 PM
Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago

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Indian Trails Public Library District Blood Drive

October 12, 2023
12:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Indian Trails Public Library

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St Damian Parish Blood Drive

October 14, 2023
08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
St Damian Church

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Northwestern Medicine Huntley Blood Drive

October 17, 2023
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Northwestern Medicine Huntley

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Elgin Community Blood Drive

October 20, 2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
The Centre of Elgin

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Grand Victoria Casino Blood Drive

October 25, 2023
02:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Grand Victoria Casino

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Northwestern Med Lake Forest Blood Drive

October 26, 2023
11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Northwestern Med Lake Forest

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Wheaton College Blood Drive

October 30, 2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Corey Alumni Gymnasium

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Wheaton College Blood Drive

October 31, 2023
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Corey Alumni Gymnasium

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Ohio Blood Drives

OSUWMC Ross Heart Hospital Blood Drive

October 04, 2023
11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
OSUWMC Ross Heart Hospital

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OSU James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Blood Drive

October 06, 2023
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
OSU James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute

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OSU James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Blood Drive

October 20, 2023
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
OSU James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute

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Donation Centers
 
Aurora Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Illinois donation center. Located at 1200 North Highland Ave., Aurora, IL 60506. Open 7 days per week.
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Tinley Park Blood Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Illinois donation center. Located at 16100 Centenial Circle, Tinley Park, IL 60477. Open 7 days per week.
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Mill Run Donation Center
Donate blood, double red cells, or platelets at this Versiti Blood Center of Ohio donation center. Located at 3830 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard, OH 43026. Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
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