SHREVEPORT, LA – LifeShare Blood Center is celebrating Mardi Gras season with a mission to save lives, inviting the community to join the “Krewe of Life” by donating blood on February 6th or 7th at its Shreveport, Bossier City, or Texarkana donor centers. As a token of appreciation, donors will receive a Lilah’s Bakery king cake and a limited-edition Mardi Gras donor t-shirt.
“Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood,” said Mandi Johnson, Director of Community Engagement at LifeShare. “With nearly 30,000 units of whole blood and red blood cells transfused daily across the country, our donors are truly giving the gift of life. Their generosity allows others to live life to the fullest, and that’s definitely worth celebrating.”
Special Promotion Details
- Dates: Thursday, February 6, and Friday, February 7, 2025
- Locations: LifeShare donor centers in Shreveport, Bossier City, and Texarkana
- Incentives: Each donor will receive a king cake from Lilah’s Bakery and a Mardi Gras-themed t-shirt.
- Extended Hours: Donor centers will remain open longer during the promotion to accommodate more donors.
Appointments are encouraged but not required. To schedule a donation appointment, visit www.lifeshare.org/give or call 800.256.5433.
Strengthening the Community
LifeShare is proud to partner with Lilah’s Bakery and other local businesses to promote a strong and sustainable blood supply for the region. “These partnerships are vital to our life-saving mission,” Johnson added.
For more information about the promotion and center hours, visit www.lifeshare.org/promos.