JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — LifeSouth blood donors can help save lives by donating blood and helping the brave people of Ukraine.
For every blood donation collected in a LifeSouth donor center from April 10-16, LifeSouth will donate $10 to the Blood Centers of America Foundation for the purchase of medical and blood collection equipment for patient care in Ukraine.
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LifeSouth is the primary provider of blood for every major Jacksonville hospital. It serves 70% of the hospital beds in Northeast Florida with lifesaving blood products.
Blood donations are necessary to help patients in local hospitals and are particularly necessary for war zone locations such as Ukraine. LifeSouth kindly asks Jacksonville citizens to come to donate blood between April 10 and 16 so that it can provide these lifesaving materials both here and abroad.
All blood donors receive a thank you gift, refreshments, and a mini-physical including cholesterol, iron level, temperature, and blood pressure.
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To make an appointment in a LifeSouth donor center, CLICK HERE.
Walk-ins are also welcome.
All participants must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, be at least 17-years-old (16 with parent permission), and be in good health. A photo ID is required.
Find a location near you by visiting the LifeSouth website or calling 888-795-2707.
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