When the summer heats up, the blood supply evaporates. A lot of people head out on vacation and blood supplies can get critically low this time of year.

Demand still exists and your help is still needed. Show your patriotic pride by donating blood and saving a life!

Our friends at United Blood Services are holding its 4th of July Blood Drive this week and there are plenty of opportunities for you to help out.

Here is a list of the times and locations where you can donate this week throughout Acadiana:

Wednesday, July 2nd

Walmart on Pinhook -- 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Walmart in Eunice -- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Walmart in New Iberia -- 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Fuel Depot in Delcambre -- 3:30pm - 6:00pm
United Blood Services Donor Center, 1503 Bertrand Drive in Lafayette -- 8:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday, July 3rd

Walmart in Ville Platte -- 2:30pm- 6:00pm
Walmart in Broussard -- 3:45pm - 6:00pm
St. Landry Cinema in Opelousas -- 4:00pm - 7:15pm
The Grand Theatre in New Iberia -- 4:30pm - 7:15pm
United Blood Services Donor Center, 1503 Bertrand Drive in Lafayette -- 8:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday, July 5th

Queen Cinema in Eunice -- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Best Buy in Lafayette -- 3:00pm - 5:45pm

Sunday, July 6th

The Grand 14 Theatre, Kaliste Saloom in Lafayette -- 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Walmart in Abbeville -- 3:15pm - 6:30pm
Celebrity Theatre in Broussard -- 2:30pm - 5:15pm

For more information about donating blood, call United Blood Services at (337) 235-LIFE(5433) or visit www.bloodhero.com.

 

 

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