Lifeline Blood Services Urgently Seeks Donations of All Blood Types
Lifeline Blood Services urgently calls for donations of all blood types in Jackson, TN. This request comes as the organization faces a critical situation regarding its blood supply. With the winter season impacting operations, the need for donors is more urgent than ever.
Critical Need for Blood Donations
According to Melinda Reid, the Marketing Manager at Lifeline Blood Services, recent weather conditions led to the cancellation of 14 blood drives. Limited operational hours at their donation centers have further strained the availability of blood. “Local patients are counting on us,” she emphasized, encouraging community members to lend a hand.
Donation Locations and Hours
- Lifeline Blood Services Headquarters:
- Address: 183 Sterling Farms Drive, Jackson, TN
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Dyersburg Center:
- Address: 1130 HWY 51 Bypass, Suite 19 & 20, Dyersburg, TN
- Hours: Saturday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday to Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Paris Center:
- Address: 211 Tyson Avenue, Paris, TN
- Hours: Saturday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday to Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
No appointment is necessary to donate whole blood at any of these locations. Lifeline Blood Services encourages anyone eligible to come forward and help replenish the blood supply.
Community Support is Key
The commitment of local blood donors is crucial during this challenging time. By participating in blood donation, individuals can directly impact the lives of patients in need. Lifeline Blood Services reminds everyone that their donations are vital and greatly appreciated.
