Local residents have the opportunity to give the gift of life this Wednesday, September 17th, when LifeShare will conduct a blood drive at Quitman High School during school hours.

Every two seconds, someone somewhere needs blood. One in every seven people who enter the hospital will need blood. That person may be you, your loved one, friend, or co-worker. With all the wonderful advances in modern medicine, there still is NO substitute for human blood. The blood that helps patients comes only from caring people who volunteer to help others by donating their life-saving blood.

In the short time it took to read the above paragraph, 11 people needed blood.

Who Can Give?

Anyone at least 16 years of age, weighing at least 110 pounds, and in good health can donate blood.

Sixteen-year-olds must submit a permission form signed by a parent or guardian.

Some people may be temporarily or permanently prevented from donating blood due to certain health conditions. If you have a question about your eligibility to donate blood, contact your local LifeShare office.