Health and Fitness : HELP BOOST THE BLOOD SUPPLY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS

Every two seconds, someone, somewhere needs blood; and while 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate, less than 10 percent of the eligible population actually donate.

Your help is needed to help boost the blood supply during the winter months. Traditionally during this time of year, donations tend to decrease due to poor weather conditions and the cold and flu season. Your donation will make a difference this season and help save the lives of up to three different hospital patients in our community.

Plus, during the month of February you can donate coloring books for children at participating local hospitals by donating your points back at the LifeServe Online Store! Visit lifeservebloodcenter.org for all the details on how to give back and join LifeServe at an upcoming blood drive to give your life-saving gift.

• Keystone Community Blood Drive, Saturday, February 15, 2014 from 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM at St John Lutheran Church, 201 4th Ave.

Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank in April, 2010 to become LifeServe Blood Center. As one of the 15th largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.