Health and Fitness : ONE HOUR OF TIME CAN CHANGE LIVES

By:Danielle West, Life Serve

It only takes one hour for LifeServe Blood Center blood donors to save the lives of three people in their community. Donating blood is the fastest way to make a huge impact in others' lives - a whole blood donation takes just 45-60 minutes. Every blood donation made with LifeServe Blood Center will go on to save the lives of up to three local hospital patients. Do your part for your community at an upcoming drive in your city!

• Virginia Gay Hospital and Vinton Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM at Virginia Gay Hospital, 502 N 9th Ave.

Schedule a blood donation appointment online at 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.