LifeSouth celebrating National EMS Week, National Trauma Awareness Month with blood drive challenge
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — During National Trauma Awareness Month and EMS Week, blood donors can show support for local heroes also.
Blood donors who donate with LifeSouth from May 18 through June 27 will have an opportunity to donate toward police or fire, and the organization with the most donors will be announced during the 2025 World Police and Fire Games. Donors will also receive a t-shirt and a $25 e-gift card.
If you would like to partner with LifeSouth for the event, call 205-597-7388. Donors can give blood with LifeSouth at the following locations:
Birmingham Center – Monday 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Trussville Center – Monday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Pelham Center – Monday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Tuscaloosa Center – Monday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
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