LifeSouth seeks blood donors due to shortage 

LifeSouth encourages people to give blood during the holiday season.
LifeSouth encourages people to give blood during the holiday season.
Seth Johnson

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.  

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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. 

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