Summer Blood Donors Have the Chance to Win a Dream Vacation
Kick-off Celebration on June 1-9: $25 Amazon Gift Card for Donors
Summertime typically sees a 20 percent or more drop in blood donations. However, the need for blood never stops and your help is needed to secure the blood supply throughout the summer months. During the summer months, increased activity, travel and elective surgeries causes an increase in blood use and need. United Blood Services is asking you to donate blood this summer and you could be on a lifesaving journey toward your dream vacation.
All June, July and August blood donors are entered to win a Dream Vacation! For one lucky winner, United Blood Services will cover the transit and lodging expenses up to $6,000. The destination is the winner’s choice! Where will you go? Last year’s winner took her family on an Alaskan Cruise. To celebrate the kick-off of the Dream Vacation giveaway, all those who donate on Friday, June 1 through Saturday, June 9 will receive a$25 Amazon.com gift card through the online rewards store!! June donors also receive a summer blood donor T-shirt, while supplies last. The Dream Vacation winner must be at least 21 years old, so all 16-20 year olds are entered to win a $500 Amazon.com gift card! One winner will be chosen. Travel and lodging covered up to $6,000. No cash value/non-transferable. Winner must be 21 years old or older. Visit www.UnitedBloodServices.org/LA for a full list of rules and restrictions. For updates throughout the summer, follow us on Facebook at United Blood Services- Louisiana.
Join us at the Lafayette Donor Center located at 1503 Bertrand Drive between Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 9 to kickoff the summer!
Schedule your appointment to donate at www.bloodhero.com or call 877-827-4376. Walk-ins are welcome.
“The summer time is especially difficult to ensure an adequate blood supply due to heat, traveling, schools being out of session and an increase in blood usage”, said Mitzi Breaux, Marketing and Communications Manager for United Blood Services. “The Dream Vacation package giveaway serves as a reminder to donate blood this summer and to thank you for your generosity. We can’t wait to find out who wins this year!”
As always, all blood types are needed. However, United Blood Services is always in need of type O negative red cells. Type O negative blood is the only type that can safely be given to patients of all blood types.
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.
Volunteer 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.
