Health and Fitness : Virginia Gay Hospital to host blood drive, September 11

What’s the first group of people that comes to mind when you think of blood transfusions? Trauma victims? Those patients’ lives are certainly saved with donated blood, but the bulk of blood transfusions go to people battling cancer!

LifeServe Blood Center is proud to be the blood provider for local hospitals. Each pint of blood generously given with LifeServe Blood Center stays right here in Iowa and is eventually received by a local hospital patient in their critical time of need!

Besides giving a life-saving gift, for a limited time, as part of our “What Color Do You Bleed?” promotion, generous blood donors can earn a commemorative koozie in their choice of school colors for only 200 points. Redeem your points on the LifeServe Online Store to participate and show your school spirit!

Schedule an appointment at an upcoming blood drive in your area.

• Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive, Friday, September 11, 2015 from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM at Virginia Gay Hospital, 502 N 9th Ave.

To schedule a blood donation appointment, go online to lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

LifeServe Blood Center was established in April, 2010 when The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank. As one of the 15 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. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.