BEAUMONT, Texas — LifeShare will be hosting a blood drive at the Spindletop Center North Campus on Wednesday, August 21.
The LifeShare Mobile Bus will be located at 655 South 8th St. in Beaumont from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
LifeShare says that 20% of blood donations come from high schools which means during summer break, their inventory experiences a big decrease.
According to LifeShare, there are multiple kinds of blood donations:
- Whole Blood Donation
This is the traditional donation that most people picture. One pint of blood is collected, and the entire process takes less than 45 minutes to complete. Donors are allowed to repeat the donation after 56 days.
- Apheresis Donation
This process allows a donor to give specific components of their blood. Blood is removed and a machine is used to select one component (red cells, platelets, or plasma) and the rest of the blood is then returned to the donor.
This process ensures that you’re able to provide exactly what blood component is most needed at the time. Apheresis donations take a little more time to complete, and as you wait, you’re able to relax and read, watch TV, or pass the time on your phone.
- Therapeutic Donation
Some people have a medical condition that requires them to donate blood regularly to stay healthy. With a doctor’s referral, they can perform these collections.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
