CROWLEY - The 14th annual 99.1 KXKC and United Blood Services Tour de Life Blood Drives are under way. United Blood Services and 99.1 KXKC will visit several locations throughout Acadiana in an effort to increase our community blood supply. UBS is urging the public to donate blood as donations across Acadiana have dipped this summer and blood usage has increased. The promotion will kick off on Monday, August 6th- Saturday, August 11th.

All Tour de Life donors will receive a special:

“Tour de Life” T-shirt and a coupon for a

FREE Chicken Sandwich from Chick-fil-A!!

Donors will also be automatically registered to win the following:

One of FIVE $200 Visa Cards and a

three night stay in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach from

Meyer Vacation Rentals!!

 

Donors can stop by any of the following locations to be part of this lifesaving event: 

Monday, August 6th

Wal-Mart in Crowley from 12:00 – 6:00PM

Wednesday, August 8th

American Legion Hospital from 3:00PM – 7:00PM

Donors must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Remember to bring a pictured ID and a list of any medications you are currently taking.  Listen to 99.1 KXKC or call 235-LIFE for more information. Log onto www.bloodhero.com to schedule your appointment today!

United Blood Services has been this area’s non-profit community blood provider since 1953, and serves patients in over 50 hospitals in 32 parishes. The United Blood Services network is one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit blood service organizations, and is a founding member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Association of Blood Banks.