Play hockey, give blood! LifeShare Blood Center and Shreveport Mudbugs are teaming up for a community blood drive on March 15th from 2:30pm-5:30pm at George’s Pond-Hirsch Memorial Coliseum.
“Every two seconds someone needs blood. In fact, nearly 30,000 units of whole blood and red blood cells are transfused each day in the U.S. Blood donors have the power to save lives when every second counts,” says Mandi Johnson, Director of Community Engagement.
LifeShare is excited to partner with Shreveport Mudbugs for this fun community event. The blood drive will take place March 15th from 2:30pm-5:30pm at George’s Pond-Hirsch Memorial Coliseum. Blood donors will receive a game day ticket to watch the Mudbugs take on the Odessa Jackalopes that evening at 7:11pm. As a bonus, the first 50 donors will also receive an exclusive t-shirt, a food and drink voucher, Sonic coupons, and will have the chance to share the bench with the team during warmups beginning at 6:30pm!
The Mudbugs want donors who are unable to attend this community blood drive to be included in the fun! Donate at the LifeShare Blood Center in Shreveport between March 10th and 14th and receive a ticket to the March 15th game when you use the code word MUDBUGS, while supplies last.
Anyone, 16 years of age or older, weighing 110 pounds or more, is likely eligible to give blood. Most people can donate even if they are taking medications, have diabetes, or are a cancer survivor. Any donor that is 16 must provide parent or guardian permission. To learn more about common questions regarding blood donation, visit www.lifeshare.org/donate. Appointments for this event are encouraged, but not required. To schedule a donation appointment, visit: www.lifeshare.org/give or call 800.256.5433.