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Blood donors are needed as LIfeSouth and blood centers across the nation are experiencing unprecedented declines in blood donation, leading to a significantly impacted blood supply.
In addition to the e-gift card, blood donors also receive refreshments, and a mini-physical including cholesterol, iron level, temperature and blood pressure. Find a blood drive or make an appointment!
Kody is an outgoing 11-year-old who loves Star Wars and Legos. He was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow, in April 2023. He has been hospitalized over 70 times since his diagnosis. He has received multiple blood and platelet transfusions and will require more throughout his treatment. Your blood donation could help save his life and the lives of countless others.
Sergeant Adam Ralston is a Tech Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. In September 2023, he was diagnosed with adult lymphoblastic leukemia. Adam is receiving chemotherapy and radiation treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center and has received more than 50 units of whole blood and platelets. The community is invited to honor Adam and help patients like him at a blood drive in his honor at American Legion Post 138 in Tampa from Wednesday, May 8 through Friday, May 9.
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Cord Blood Bank (part of LifeSouth Community Blood Centers) is dedicated to raising awareness about cord blood donation in celebration of National Cord Blood Awareness Month.
