Milbank Donates 47 Units at LifeServe Blood Drive

Milbank area residents gave 47 units of blood at the LifeServe Blood Center blood drive held February 26 at the 4-H Building in Milbank. First-time donors included Douglas Barlund, Michael Puente, and Donald Weber.

“First-time donors are the future of our blood supply,” said Abbie Arneson, territory representative for LifeServe. “It is always encouraging to see new members of the community step forward and begin what we hope will become a lifelong commitment to saving lives.”  Susan Sime of Milbank was recognized by LifeServe for coordinating the drive and for actively recruiting donors to ensure its success.

LifeServe stated 43 individuals registered to donate, and 41 were successful donors. Lifeserve also estimated the 47 units collected in Milbank would be enough to help up to 141 patients. 

Mark your calendar! The next LifeServe blood drive in Milbank is scheduled for Monday, April 27. Hours are from Noon until 5:30 p.m.

Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment:
lifeservebloodcenter.org  Call 800-287-4903 or Text LIFESERVE to 999-777

Transfer Your Donations to LifeServe:
Donors who have given blood elsewhere can easily transfer their previous donations to LifeServe to continue building toward gallon milestones and other recognition levels.

To transfer: https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donate/transfer-your-donations

LifeServe staff are happy to assist donors with this simple process.

LifeServe Blood Center is the largest blood provider to South Dakota hospitals. They serve 41 hospitals statewide, including the Milbank Area Health Care Campus. In total, LifeServe provides blood to more than 175 hospitals across South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska.