Taking appointments for Blood Drive in April

The LifeServe Blood Center reported a great number of donors at the March blood drive with 67 total donors and 192 lives impacted due to the generous Waukon Community donations.  In addition, there were three first time donors who attended and one convalescent plasma donor.

The local blood drives continue to be held during COVID-19 since the need for blood does not stop.  Life Serve team members only report to work if they are healthy and only healthy donors are eligible to give blood.   Blood drives are essential medical services and not considered mass gatherings. The number of donors is limited to ensure donor separation and staff has strict cleaning and disinfection schedules. Other measures are also in place to ensure the safety of the blood supply so these lifesaving donations can continue during COVID-19.

The next blood drive will be held Monday, April 5, 2021, from Noon to 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon. The LifeServe Blood Center is always welcoming new blood donors to donate. Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives. Blood donors have a unique opportunity to contribute to their community by making a life-saving blood donation.  Everyone who registers to donate blood goes through four simple steps during the donation process:  registration, donor history and mini-physical, blood donation and snacks.

For more information or to schedule a required appointment to donate blood at the April 5 Waukon blood drive, call 800-287-4903.