LifeSouth has issued a release requesting blood donations due to a summer shortage.  

Hospitals in the area rely on the blood donated through LifeSouth, but there has been a drop in donations due to summer travel, school breaks, and weather.  

LifeSouth announced that now through August 31, it will be offering a $20 e-gift card to all donors. Donors who also give platelets or double red blood cells will receive an extra $20 e-gift card. All donors also receive a mini-physical that includes blood pressure, temperature, iron levels, and a cholesterol screening.  

Donors must be at least 17 or 16 with parental permission, must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and be in good health. All donors need to bring a photo ID.  

LifeSouth bloodmobiles will be out at certain locations in the next few days. For additional information about donation or to find a blood drive near you, call LifeSouth toll-free at 888-795-2707 or visit www.lifesouth.org. Appointments can also be made online. 

Schedule:  

Friday, June 30 

• 13th Street Donor Center (1221 NW 13th St.), 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Newberry Road Donor Center (4039 Newberry Road, Gainesville), 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Alachua Donor Center (15652 NW US Hwy. 441, Alachua), 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Jonesville Donor Center (14266 W. Newberry Road, Newberry),10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 
• Chiefland Donor Center (2202 N. Young Blvd), 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

• Target (3970 SW Archer Road), 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
• Total Wine (3965 Plaza Blvd),11 a.m.-6 p.m. 
• Liv Apartments (1902 SW 43 Way),12 p.m.-6 p.m. 

Saturday, July 1 

• Jonesville Donor Center (14266 W. Newberry Road, Newberry), 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
• 13th Street Donor Center (1221 NW 13th St.), 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
• Newberry Road Donor Center (4039 Newberry Road), 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

• Alachua Donor Center (15652 NW US Hwy. 441, Alachua), 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
• Chiefland Donor Center (2202 N. Young Blvd), 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
• Ace Hardware (251 E. Walker Drive, Keystone Heights),10 a.m.-5 p.m. 
• Marshalls (3965 Plaza Blvd), 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 
• Bass Pro Shops (2650 Bass Pro Shops Blvd), 11 a.m.-6 p.m.