LIFELINE announces August mobile blood drives, celebrates donor milestone

LIFELINE Blood Services August 2024 Blood Drives
(Last month to donate and enter to win the Ford Bronco Sport!)

• First United Methodist Church- Paris 8/1/2024 12:00p – 6:00p
• Cash Saver- Huntingdon 8/1/2024 1:00p – 6:00p
• TCAT- Whiteville 8/2/2024 9:00a – 1:00p
• Tate Family Foods- Maury City 8/2/2024 1:00p- 6:00p
• TN National Guard- Jackson 8/4/2024 8:00a- 12:00p
• TN National Guard- Alamo 8/4/2024 8:00a- 12:00p
• Crockett County Courthouse 8/5/2024 1:00p – 6:00p
• First United Methodist Church- Lexington 8/5/2024 1:00p – 6:00p
• Gibson County Courthouse 8/6/2024 12:00p –5:30p
• TVEC- Savannah 8/7/2024 12:00p – 6:00p
• WTH Dyersburg Hospital 8/7/2024 12:00p – 4:00p
• E.W. James & Sons- McKenzie 8/9/2024 1:00p- 6:00p
• Baptist Memorial Hospital- Union City 8/9/2024 11:30a- 5:30p
• E.W. James & Sons- Martin 8/12/2024 12:00p – 6:00p
• Selmer Courthouse 8/12/2024 12:00p – 6:00p
• First Baptist Church- Somerville 8/14/2024 12:00p – 6:00p
• WTH- North Hospital 8/15/2024 10:00a- 3:00p
• Mulherin Family Pharmacy- Brownsville 8/16/2024 1:00p – 6:00p
• Lowe’s- Paris 8/16/2024 1:00p- 6:00p
• Walmart- Camden  8/19/2024 12:30a –5:30p
• Walgreens- Lexington 8/19/2024 12:30p – 5:30p
• Lake Road Elementary- Union City 8/20/2024 1:00p- 6:00p
• Milan General Hospital   8/22/2024 1:30p – 4:00p
• E.W. James & Sons- Dresden 8/23/2024 12:30p- 5:30p
• Summitt Management Group- Milan 8/23/2024 11:00a- 4:00p
• Lowe’s- Savannah 8/24/2024 10:00a– 2:00p
• E.W. James & Sons- Union City 8/26/2024 1:00p– 7:00p
• Walmart- Martin 8/26/2024 1:00p- 6:00p
• WTH- Sportsplex 8/27/2024 8:00a- 11:00p
• Henry County Medical Center- Paris 8/28/2024 9:00a- 12:00p, 12:30p-4:00p
• Kenton Elementary School 8/29/2024 12:30p- 5:30p
• Food Rite- Dyer 8/30/2024 12:30p- 5:30p
• Food Giant- Parsons 8/30/2024 12:30p- 5:30p

“Saddle Up and Save Lives” Theme Blood Drive is this month! Jackson- Thursday, August 22 from 9am-6pm / 183 Sterling Farms Dr.

LIFELINE Blood Services Celebrates Milestone Achievement by Donor Sharon Clayton

[Jackson, Tenn.] LIFELINE Blood Services is thrilled to announce that Sharon Clayton, of Jackson, TN, has reached an extraordinary milestone, becoming their first donor to achieve 100 gallons of blood and platelet donations. This remarkable achievement underscores her unwavering commitment to saving lives and making a profound impact on our community.

Sharon’s journey began 42 years ago, and since then, she has consistently dedicated her time and compassion to helping West TN patients by donating. Her contributions have provided critical support to countless patients, demonstrating the powerful difference one individual can make through selfless acts of giving.

“We are incredibly proud of Sharon and grateful for her tireless generosity,” said Melinda Reid, Marketing Manager of LIFELINE Blood Services. “Reaching 100 gallons is a testament to her dedication and the profound impact she has made on the lives of many. Her achievements inspire all of us at LIFELINE and the 21 counties we serve.”

Sharon Clayton began donating blood in 1982, became a platelet donor in 2006, and a double platelet donor in 2010. She has donated a total of 864 units resulting in approximately 932 lives saved. 

In honor of her achievement, LIFELINE Blood Services will host a special recognition event on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 183 Sterling Farms Drive, where Sharon will be celebrated for her incredible dedication. The come and go reception will be from 11am-12noon. 

LIFELINE Blood Services extends heartfelt thanks to Sharon Clayton for her remarkable generosity and encourages others to follow her example. To learn more about becoming a blood donor or a platelet donor and to find upcoming blood drives, please visit lifelinebloodserv.org/drive-calendar or contact 731.427.4431.

LIFELINE provides blood services to 21 West Tennessee counties, including 17 hospitals and 21 emergency helicopter service locations and 1 ground ambulance service. Annually, the Center collects approximately 26,000 blood products (red cell units, platelets, plasma, etc.) to meet the needs of patients. Of that total, 75% of those products are usually collected on the bloodmobiles across West Tennessee. LIFELINE also provides reference lab and cross-matching services to healthcare facilities. For more information, visit lifelinebloodserv.org. 

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