Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, Carter BloodCare team up for Paris blood drive || Content sponsored by Quality Roofing

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Summer marks a difficult season for the community blood supply, as focus turns to family vacations and time off from school.

However, the need for blood never takes a break. Carter BloodCare notes up to 800 patients – including those injured in accidents, older adults with health issues, people undergoing cancer treatments, and many others – need blood transfusions daily. Most require more than one unit of red blood cells or other components, such as plasma or platelets.

To support the community and avoid the summer slump in donations, Lamar Avenue Church of Christ is hosting an upcoming Carter BloodCare drive from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at 3535 Lamar Avenue in the outreach center. For more information or an appointment time for either drive, contact James Hanley at (903) 517-8794.

Donors can secure a spot at this lifesaving blood drive with any of these options:

Call: 800-366-2834

Visit: CarterBloodCare.org and click the Donate Now tab

As thanks for donating, each person who presents to give will receive the brand-new “Summer Donate – Give for Texans” T-shirt, available in sizes M – 3XL while supplies last.

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