Give the Gift of Life: LifeSouth’s Holiday Cheer Blood Drive

This holiday season, LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is asking for a gift far beyond wrapping paper and bows—the gift of life.

The annual “Holiday Cheer” Blood Drive offers the community a chance to make a meaningful difference during a critical time of need. While accidents, surgeries, and treatments continue through the holidays, the number of blood donors often decreases due to vacations, school closures, and even bad weather.

Special Thank-You Gifts for Donors

To show appreciation, LifeSouth is offering special incentives:

• December 1–15: $20 e-gift card + holiday t-shirt
• December 16–31: $25 e-gift card + cozy fuzzy socks

E-gift cards are redeemable at hundreds of retailers and restaurants, making them a small token of gratitude for your life-saving effort.

The Constant Need for Blood

LifeSouth reminds us that the need for blood is constant:

• Every donation can save up to three lives.
• Blood is crucial for emergency surgeries, cancer treatments, and more.

While many people think of donating after a disaster, donations are needed every day to support hospitals like St. Francis-Emory Healthcare.

How You Can Help

LifeSouth urges everyone—first-time donors, regular donors, and those who haven’t donated in a while—to participate:

• Bring a Friend: Double your impact by encouraging others to donate.
• All Blood Types Needed: To ensure hospitals are ready for holiday demands.

How to Donate

• Location: LifeSouth Donor Center, 5550 Whittlesey Blvd., Suite 820, Columbus, GA
• Additional Sites: Visit LifeSouth.org for more donation locations.
• Process: Simple, safe, and takes about an hour. Donors also receive a mini-physical, including checks for cholesterol, iron, temperature, and blood pressure.

Why It Matters

While blood donations might not come wrapped in festive paper, their value is immeasurable. Every donation transforms into a life-saving resource, ensuring hospitals are equipped to care for patients during the holiday season.

This year, give a gift that truly matters—because the need for blood never takes a holiday.