The immediate need for blood donations in Orlando is being met with help from blood centers in other communities, including LifeSouth Community Blood Centers in Gainesville. However, LifeSouth already has an emergency shortage and is seeking donations of all blood types.
We encourage you to participate in the on-site blood drive at UF Health Shands that runs now through June 24 (10 a.m.-5 p.m. at UF Health Shands Hospital north campus). You can also donate at a LifeSouth location (visit http://www.lifesouth.org and click on “Emergency Need.”)