LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY)— Nonprofit Vitalant said blood donors are needed following winter storms and can be eligible for a gift card for their contribution.
According to the nonprofit, January winter storms caused over 1,300 uncollected donations due to blood drive cancellations nationwide and reported many patients need more than one transfusion. With patients like Chris Connolly, who had struggled with a failing liver in 2022, blood donations were vital at every step of the way, before, during and after life saving surgeries.
“I would not be here today if it weren’t for those who selflessly chose to donate blood,” Connolly said. “I used to count the days left. Now I look forward to the milestones I get to see.”…