The blood bank is offering a special gift to donors in addition to a $10,000 donation to National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®
WHAT:
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with a special donor gift, aiming to encourage the community to donate blood in support of those battling breast cancer and in honor of survivors. Donors will receive a limited-edition Breast Cancer Awareness Month T-shirt* and a $20 e-gift card as a thank you.
Additionally, LifeSouth will contribute $10,000 to National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), matching individual gifts made to the Foundation from October 8-14. The matching contribution will benefit breast cancer patients and also honor LifeSouth blood donors.
“We are honored to be giving back to the National Breast Cancer Foundation through these donations on behalf of our organization and blood donors,” said LifeSouth Community Blood Centers President and CEO Kimberly E. Kinsell. “The Foundation’s mission in helping educate women through early detection, education and support services is more important than ever, and we are proud to be able to support their efforts.”
Transfusions of blood products are often needed during cancer treatment, making this timely collaboration as a community necessary. Approximately 30 percent of all blood transfusions in the U.S. go to cancer patients, who often need them to replace crucial elements of their blood that are damaged or lost during their treatment. Patients who undergo chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or who have a cancer that affects the blood often need blood transfusions. Thousands of lives are saved everyday thanks to blood donors.
“We are grateful to LifeSouth Community Blood Centers for their support of our mission during Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” said Brooke Adams, NBCF Sr. Director of Charitable Giving and Strategic Partnerships. “Their generous matching gift will help us further extend our funding for our life-saving programs and services to women across the country.”
LifeSouth supplies blood to 70% of Northeast Florida hospital beds through its service to many regional hospitals, including Baptist Medical Center Beaches, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Nassau, Baptist Medical Center South, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital, HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital, UF Health Jacksonville, UF Health North and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Blood donated with LifeSouth directly helps patients at these hospitals.
LifeSouth invites the community to donate blood and give someone in need a chance at life. Cancer patients in local hospitals are counting on lifesaving blood donors in their community to ensure that blood is there when they need it.
WHO:
Representatives from LifeSouth can be available throughout October for interviews. To ensure availability of spokespeople, please contact Alaina Bundy with Wingard.
WHEN/WHERE:
Donor Centers:
Jacksonville Donor Center (7840 Baymeadows Way)
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fleming Island Donor Center (1605 County Rd. 220, Unit 160)
Wednesday through Friday hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Julington Creek Donor Center (445 S.R. 13, Suite 25)
Tuesday through Friday hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For additional information about donation or to find a blood drive near you, call LifeSouth toll-free at 888-795-2707, visit www.lifesouth.org or download the LifeSouth app. Appointments can also be made online.
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About LifeSouth:
LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. LifeSouth is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. The LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when a patient is in need. To learn more, visit LifeSouth.org of donatingblood.org.
About National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.®:
Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Helping Women Now® by providing early detection, education and support services to those affected by breast cancer. A recipient of Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating for 16 years, NBCF provides support through their National Mammography Program, Patient Navigation, breast health education, and patient support programs. For more information, please visit www.nationalbreastcancer.org.