SHREVEPORT, La. – LifeShare Blood Center is encouraging donations during Thanksgiving week with a special offer for participants. From November 22–26, individuals who donate blood, platelets, or plasma at LifeShare locations will receive a long-sleeve T-shirt and a $15 voucher toward the purchase of a ham or turkey, redeemable at participating grocery stores.
The Thanksgiving period is among the most difficult times of the year for maintaining adequate blood supplies. Donation levels often decline as schools and businesses close for the holidays, while demand for blood remains steady due to medical emergencies, surgeries, and ongoing treatments.
“Blood donors are the reason patients across our region have access to lifesaving care,” said Mandi Johnson, director of community engagement at LifeShare Blood Center. “We are especially grateful during the holidays, when it can be easy to overlook donating. Every gift of blood during this time truly means so much to the patients who need it.”
LifeShare officials said that donors play a critical role in sustaining the regional healthcare system across Louisiana, East Texas, and South Arkansas. Each donation can help patients in need while offering donors a chance to receive a holiday thank-you gift.
Donations can be made at LifeShare Blood Center locations and mobile drives throughout the region. Details on donation sites, eligibility, and promotion terms are available at www.lifeshare.org/give or by calling 800-256-5433.
Founded in 1942, LifeShare Blood Center is a nonprofit organization that collects and provides blood to hospitals across Louisiana, East Texas, and South Arkansas.