LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) -
United Blood Services is offering a way for you to beat the heat and help save lives this summer.
They've
partnered with Gandy's Ice Cream for their "KOOL Deal" blood drive, and all
this week, anyone who comes out to donate will get a pint of ice cream.
Les Long
with United Blood Services says the summer is a particularly challenging time
for them because many people leave for vacation and don't usually take the time
to donate.
"The hospitals continue to use
110 - 140 units of blood every day," Long said. "They don't take vacation at the hospital.
So more people may have procedures and things done during the summer when they
can take some vacation time."
United Blood Services is located on 48th and University.
Center hours:
- Monday - 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday - Noon - 7 p.m.
- Wednesday - 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday - Noon - 7 p.m.
- Friday - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Saturday - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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