Health and Fitness : Blood drive set for Sept. 19, at VGH

Volunteer blood donors play a vital role in the community health care system. Blood donors are needed every day to ensure the right blood product is on the shelf the moment it is needed. It is difficult to predict when and exactly how much blood is needed, which is why it is important for volunteer blood donors to make blood donations on a regular basis.

To reward and thank our loyal, volunteer blood donors, LifeServe offers points for every blood donation which can be redeemed at the LifeServe Online Store. This September, LifeServe is offering blood donors a unique opportunity to donate their points back to support our troops. For more information, visit lifeservebloocenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

Your blood donation will save lives help ensure blood products are readily available the moment they are needed. Honor our troops and remember those lost on September 11, 2001 by giving blood at an upcoming blood drive.

• Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive, Friday, September 19, 2014 from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM at Virginia Gay Hospital, 502 N 9th Ave.