BOONE, Iowa—The LifeServe Blood Center will hold a one-day community blood drive in Boone, Monday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Central Christian Church, 803 Greene Street.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, LifeServe requires appointments to be made.  Walk-in donations will not be accepted.  By using appointments, LifeServe is able to control the number of donors in the building.

When the coronavirus pandemic restrictions were put into affect, LifeServe lost several blood drives at schools and businesses.  At the same time, the need has not declined.  There is no substitute for blood and certain hospital patients-those battling cancer, trauma victims, premature babies, mothers during or after delivery-cannot reschedule their need for a live saving transfusion.

Appointments may still be made on line at 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 1963. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center is the SOLE provider of blood and blood products to more than 120 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota including the Boone County Hospital. 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, 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 www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.