Mobile, Ala. – Infirmary Health and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are hosting emergency blood drives at Mobile Infirmary and Thomas Hospital, on Tuesday, August 6 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Infirmary Health hospitals rely on LifeSouth and LifeSouth blood donors to make sure blood is available to patients suffering from traumas, cancers, and chronic illnesses. Blood donations have declined during the summer months and blood usage has increased. This issue has been compounded by the recent cyber-attack on a large blood center in the southeast causing an emergency need for blood.

LifeSouth is now asking those who do not regularly donate, have not donated in a while, or are first-time donors to make a point to do so now. Frequent blood donors are strongly encouraged to come in and bring a friend. All blood types are needed and accepted, especially type O and platelet donations.

All blood donors will receive a $25 e-gift card that can be redeemed at hundreds of retailers and restaurants. If a donor gives a double red cell donation or a platelet donation, they will receive a $45 e-gift card for their generosity. In addition to an e-gift card, donors will receive refreshments and a mini-physical.

For additional information about donation or to find a blood drive near you, call LifeSouth toll-free at 888-795-2707, visit https://link.edgepilot.com/s/974e237b/KJ2EhGpNDUGozv6zN_-oyA?u=http://www.lifesouth.org/, or download the LifeSouth app. Appointments can also be made online. For information on mobile blood drives happening across the region can be found at https://link.edgepilot.com/s/974e237b/KJ2EhGpNDUGozv6zN_-oyA?u=http://www.lifesouth.org/.