Spring is the season when life is renewed. One important way to help renew life is to give blood at the Ipswich Lions blood drive on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Holy Cross Hall from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Each blood donation can help multiple patients such as preemies, surgery patients, and cancer patients.

To sign up to help save a life, contact Jerry Brooks at 605-380-1925 to make an appointment or go to http://www.vitalant.org .

By giving blood, donors help replenish the community blood supply which can be used by relatives, friends or neighbors. Blood can be stored for only 42 days. Continual fresh supply is critical and can only come from volunteer blood donors. Anyone may need blood at any time. In the event of an accident, serious illness or surgery, an adequate blood supply can be the difference between life and death.

To save time, donors can now fill out their Fast Track online by downloading the Vitalant app on their smart phone or by visiting http://www.vitalant.org the day of their donation. To donate blood, volunteers must be at least 16 years old (16 year old donors need a minor donor permit which is available online) and be in good health.