Area Blood Drives

Every day, children in our community wake up to a fight they never chose, the fight against cancer.

This September, LifeServe Blood Center is honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by remembering that behind every statistic is a brave warrior.

Cancer treatment is tough on anyone, but it is especially hard on kids. Treatments like chemotherapy and radiation often damage blood cells, leaving children in need of transfusions to continue fighting their diagnosis safely.

• Aurelia Community Blood Drive, Thursday, Aug. 14, 1:30-5:30 p.m, Aurelia Community Center - Community Room
• Marcus Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, Sept. 2, from 12-5 p.m. at 303 E. Fenton St.
• Cherokee Community Blood Drive, Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-5:30 p.m, Cherokee Community Center, 530 W. Bluff.

Your donation this September could help a child continue treatment and give families hope for tomorrow. Schedule your lifesaving blood donation appointment online at www.lifeservebloodcenter.org  or call 800-287-4903.

LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals andpatients in our regions since 1947.

 As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, Life-Serve provides blood products to 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Illinois.

LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, qualityblood supply for hospitals and patients.

Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend or family member or a stranger on the street. YOU make a difference in YOUR community.

For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.