LAFAYETTE/BROUSSARD/YOUNGSVILLE- For select mobile blood drives taking place July 1st through 3rd, United Blood Services will give all donors a free movie ticket along with a "Red, White and You Make The Difference" t-shirt - while supplies last.
"Our local hospitals are experiencing an increase in blood usage. However, we are experiencing an extreme decrease in blood donations," explained Donor Recruitment Representative Anne Laughlin. "With the July 4th holiday approaching, we are expecting this situation to worsen. This makes it extra important for eligible donors to come out and give, and thus we want to give our donors extra special thanks."
United Blood Services movie ticket blood drives are as follows:
Sunday, July 1st
Nunu's Fresh Market in Youngsville from 12noon to 3:30pm
Walmart on Pinhook from 11:30am-3:30pm
Walmart on Ambassador Caffery Pkwy. From 10am to 2pm
Monday, July 2nd
The Grand 16 Theatre on Johnston St. from 4pm to 7:30pm
Lafayette Public Library-South from 11am to 2pm
Tuesday, July 3rd
Celebrity Theater in Broussard from 4pm to 8:15pm
The Grand 14 Theatre on Kaliste Saloom from 5pm to 9pm
Community Blood Drive on corner of Pinhook Rd. and Kaliste Saloom @ 1897 West Pinhook Rd.-AT THIS DRIVE ONLY DONORS WILL ALSO RECEIVE A FREE LEMONADE TO RAISING CANES!!
United Blood Services provides life-saving blood to more than 50 hospitals in South Louisiana. Each blood donation has the potential to save up to three lives.
Online appointments can be made at www.bloodhero.com under the "donate now" tab. By used the online system, donors earn points for items like movie tickets and t-shirts, and will be taken at their scheduled appointment time.
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 years of age must have signed permission from a parent or guardian. Donors receive a free cholesterol test. A photo ID is required to donate. For more information, call 337-739-4978.