United Blood Services Offering "Just Desserts" For Donations - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

11/23/08

United Blood Services Offering "Just Desserts" For Donations

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Last week, United Blood Services offered "Pork for Pints" where they sent home a ham for the holidays in exchange for blood donations. This week, you have a sweet incentive to donate, it's a campaign called "Just Desserts."

If you stop by and give blood Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, UBS wants to say thank you by sending you home with a pie or cake or something sweet to add to your thanksgiving meal.

Appointments can be made by calling (806) 741-1752 or you can just stop by United Blood Services located at 48th and University Avenue.

Hours for "Just Desserts"

Monday: 9 a.m. till 5 p.m.

Tuesday: 11 a.m. till 7 p.m.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. till 5 p.m.

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