The need for blood never stops especially since someone in the United States needs a lifesaving transfusion every two seconds. In LifeServe Blood Center’s service area alone, more than 3,000 units of blood are needed each week to meet the needs of hospital patients.

As spring comes to an end, and we head into summer, help us make sure a safe and stable blood supply is available by scheduling your next appointment at an upcoming blood drive.

Wednesday: Trinity Regional Medical Center Blood Drive from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Regional Medical Center, conference room 2, 802 Kenyon Road.

Fri: Decker Truck Line, Inc. Blood Drive from 1 to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria at Decker Truck Line, 4000 Fifth Ave. S.

To schedule your appointment, call 800-287-4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.

LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Illinois. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood 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 lifeservebloodcenter.org.