MITCHELL SD (Mitchell Now) – Behind every breast cancer patient is a
network of doctors, loved ones, and generous blood donors. More than 25% of the nation’s
blood supply is used to support cancer patients through surgery, treatment, and recovery.
Unlike other medications, blood cannot be manufactured. Every breast cancer patient in
need of a blood transfusion relies on the generosity of volunteer blood donors.


Around 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. That
diagnosis is just the first step in a long journey against the disease. In around an hour, you
can help make sure those patients have access to the care they need.
This October, honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by giving someone the strength to
continue their fight against cancer. By rolling up your sleeve and making a blood donation,
you can provide hope and healing to someone right here in your community.

  • Mitchell Christian High School on Oct 16, 2026 from 8:45 am to 12:00pm at Mitchell
    Christian, 805 W. 18th Avenue, Mitchell
  • Zion Lutheran Church/MO Synod on Oct 20, 2026 from 2:30 pm to 5:30pm at
    Mitchell Zion Lutheran Church, 620 E 3rd Avenue, Mitchell
  • Dakota Wesleyan University on Oct 26, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:45pm at Dakota
    Wesleyan University, 1200 W University Avenue, Mitchell
  • Mitchell Technical College on Oct 30, 2026 from 9:30 am to 1:00pm at Campus
    Center – Room 144, 1800 East Spruce Street, Mitchell

Schedule your lifesaving appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling
800.287.4903.


LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the
needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to more than 175 hospitals
primarily in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Illinois. LifeServe is committed to saving
lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality
blood supply for hospitals and patients. Your donation with LifeServe will help save your
neighbor, a friend or family member, or a stranger on the street. YOU make a difference in
YOUR community. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an
appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.org.