Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by Donating Blood

United Blood Services asks everyone to consider honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating blood.

Donate blood October 1-22 and receive an “Every Donor Makes a Difference” T-shirt to wear in support of Breast Cancer Awareness!

Those who wish to donate may call 337-235-LIFE (337-235-5433) or visit www.bloodhero.com to make an appointment to give.

Blood donation takes about an hour from check-in to refreshments. Donors can save about 20 minutes by completing their Fast Track Health History the day they donate. It’s at www.UnitedBloodServices.org.

Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds,  and be in good health. Additional height/weight requirements apply to donors 22 and younger, and donors who are 16 and 17 must have signed permission from a parent or guardian.