In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, United Blood Services is giving blood donors a special gift to its support. All donors who donate blood at the Lafayette Donor Center at 1503 Bertrand Drive October 5th-11th will receive  'Fearless' stadium cup!

Donors will also receive a 'Monsters Are Real' t - shirt. Both items are available while supplies last.

A steady supply of red cells and platelets from the compassionate donors here in Acadiana helps countless patients in their fight against cancer. Join the fight, be fearless and donate blood!

There is an increased need for type O negative red cell donations and type AB plasma donations. If you have type O negative, AB positive or AB negative blood types, please schedule an appointment to donate todaySchedule your appointment to donate by clicking here or by calling 337-235-LIFE (5433).

Please note the new donation hours of the Lafayette Donor Center:

Monday - 8 AM - 530 PM
Tuesday - 8 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday - 8 AM - 7 PM
Thursday - 8 AM - 530 PM
Friday - 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday - 8 AM - 3 PM
Sunday - 8 AM - 2 PM

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