TEAM SPIRIT. IS IT IN YOUR BLOOD?

By Mitchell Now November 19, 2024 8:30 am

LifeServe Blood Center is participating in The We Give Blood campaign, the first of its kind nationally. To address the greatest need for blood in a generation, Abbott, a global leader in blood testing, and the Big Ten Conference are teaming up to host the first college conference-wide blood donation competition.

Students, fans, and alumni of any of the 18 member schools are encouraged to visit a LifeServe Blood Center donor center or mobile blood drive to donate blood now until December 6, 2024. When they do, they are encouraged to submit their donation and vote for their favorite school by visiting BigTen.Org/Abbott. The winning school will receive a $1million donation for the college to use to advance student or community health.

Participants will receive a free one-month subscription to B1G+ streaming service and be entered to win two tickets and a trip to the Big Ten Football Championship Game. To be a part of this exciting opportunity, schedule an appointment at one of LifeServe Blood Center’s community mobile blood drives near you, by calling 800.287.4903 or visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Mitchell High School, November 20, 2024, 920 North Capital, Mitchell, Davison, 8:00 AM1:30 PM
LifeQuest, November 26, 2024, 804 North Mentzer, Mitchell, Davison, 12:30 PM-3:30 PM

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 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, 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.

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