Successful April blood drive in Waukon during COVID-19; New donors always welcome

The LifeServe Blood Center reported a very successful blood drive was held in Waukon Monday, April 6. The Waukon community was given a goal of 37 units of blood. A total of 43 units were collected, surpassing that goal by six units. Thirty-nine returning donors were able to give blood and four new donors joined the donor list. These 43 units of collected blood will save 129 lives!

The local blood drives will continue to be held during COVID-19 since the need for blood does not stop. Life Serve team members only report to work if they are healthy and only healthy donors are eligible to give blood. Blood drives are essential medical services and not considered mass gatherings. The number of donors is limited to ensure donor separation and staff has strict cleaning and disinfection schedules. Other measures are also in place to ensure the safety of the blood supply so these lifesaving donations can continue during COVID-19.

The next blood drive will be held Thursday, May 7 from Noon to 5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in south Waukon. The LifeServe Blood Center is always welcoming new blood donors to donate. Donating blood is safe, simple and it saves lives. Blood donors have a unique opportunity to contribute to their community by making a life-saving blood donation. Everyone who registers to donate blood goes through four simple steps during the donation process:  registration, donor history and mini-physical, blood donation and snacks.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate blood at the next Waukon blood drive Thursday, May 7, from Noon to 5 p.m., call 1-800-287-4903. Appointments are required.

The LifeServe Blood Center thanks everyone for their continued support and dedication to saving lives.