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Tornadoes impact Alabama's blood supply |
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In the wake of the deadly tornadoes that swept through Alabama on Monday, blood donors are needed immediately to meet a shortage of blood statewide.
"The tornadoes didn't cause an increase in the usage of blood, but the devastation severely hampered our donors' ability to make it to our donor centers and our bloodmobiles," said LifeSouth's Director of District Operations J.D. Pettyjohn. "While all blood types are needed, the need for donors with negative blood types is especially great."
LifeSouth is the largest supplier of blood products in the state of Alabama. Pettyjohn said the current shortage has impacted the entire state, not just areas affected by Monday's storms.
Donors must be 17 or 16 with parental permission, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good health. A photo ID is also needed. Call LifeSouth toll-free at 1-888-795-2707 to find a blood drive near year.
Below is a listing of current drives in Alabama this week.
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Welcome to LifeSouth Community Blood Centers! |
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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a community blood supplier for local hospitals in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. LifeSouth is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of these hospitals in each of the communities we serve by providing the highest quality blood components and services.
Each year, nearly five million Americans need a blood transfusion. To meet our responsibility, we need to collect 305,000 blood donations a year. That’s 836 donors a day. With over 30 donor centers, 41 blood mobiles and over 1,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is committed to making sure the blood is there when you or your family member is in need. We are your community blood center. The blood supply collected from our donors directly serves the needs of patients at over 100 medical facilities throughout our footprint. The blood donated here will stay in our community for local patient transfusions. Only if our local supply is met will LifeSouth share our blood resources with other communities.
There are no substitutes for blood. Volunteering to give blood is giving the gift of life to patients who need transfusions. We hold this gift with the highest regard. Please consider becoming a part of our community’s blood supply by donating blood with LifeSouth.
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