Blood center to hold drive Tuesday in Fouke

March 31, 2020 at 3:28 a.m. | Updated March 31, 2020 at 6:41 p.m.

by Gazette Staff

LifeShare Blood Center manager Theresa Westbrook checks on James Garrett as he donates platelets and plasma Monday, at the center. Summer tends to leave the center short on blood and looking for new donors.
LifeShare Blood Center manager Theresa Westbrook checks on James Garrett as he donates platelets and plasma Monday, at the center. Summer tends to leave the center short on blood and looking for new donors.

FOUKE, Ark. - LifeShare Blood Center will hold a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at the Fouke Community Center, 210 E. Redcut Road.

"With any medical emergency such as we are in with the coronavirus, it creates a blood shortage used to save lives," Fouke Mayor Terry Purvis said.

Precautions will be taken during the blood drive to protect everyone during their visit, Purvis said.

For more information, call Purvis at 903-293-4266.

There is a national blood supply shortage across the country. COVID-19 has affected the blood supply and resulted in blood drives being canceled.

The safety of donations remains important to LifeShare. LifeShare follows FDA safety regulations to ensure a safe and hygienic donation environment. COVID-19 poses no known risk to during the donation process.

For more information, call 903-794-3173. The center's location is 4020 Summerhill Road, Texarkana, Texas.

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