March 28, 2024

Murray blood drive planned

MURRAY — What’s the first group of people that comes to mind when you think of blood transfusions? Trauma victims? Those patients’ lives are certainly saved with donated blood, but the bulk of blood transfusions go to people battling cancer.

LifeServe Blood Center is proud to be the blood provider for local hospitals. Each pint of blood generously given with LifeServe Blood Center stays right here in Iowa and is eventually received by a local hospital patient in their critical time of need.

Murray Community Blood Drive, is planned 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Murray Community Center, 416 Maple St.

Besides giving a life-saving gift, for a limited time, as part of the “What Color Do You Bleed?” promotion, generous blood donors can earn a commemorative koozie in their choice of school colors for only 200 points. Redeem your points on the LifeServe Online Store to participate and show your school spirit.

To schedule a blood donation appointment, go online to lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.