It doesn’t take a disaster for someone to need blood.

One in seven people entering a hospital will need blood to survive. Cancer patients, premature babies, mothers after delivery, trauma and burn victims, those undergoing transplants and so many more people will require a blood transfusion this week alone.

Do your part and give back to the community at an upcoming blood drive in your area.

Tama and Toledo Communities Blood Drive is Wednesday, June 21 from 2-6 p.m. at Tama Civic Center, 305 Siegel.

Sign up to save a life today online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903.

LifeServe Blood Center was established in April, 2010 when The Blood Center of Iowa joined operations with Siouxland Community Blood Bank. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe Blood Center provides blood and blood products to more than 100 hospitals located across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. 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. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.