Blood donors can help breast cancer patients keep fighting
Published 4:40 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Behind every breast cancer patient is a network of doctors, loved ones, and generous blood donors. More than 25% of the nation’s blood supply is used to support cancer patients through surgery, treatment, and recovery.
Unlike other medications, blood cannot be manufactured. Every breast cancer patient in need of a blood transfusion relies on the generosity of volunteer blood donors.
Around 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life. That diagnosis is just the first step in a long journey against the disease. In around an hour, you can help make sure those patients have access to the care they need.
This October, honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month by giving someone the strength to continue their fight against cancer. By rolling up your sleeve and making a blood donation, you can provide hope and healing to someone right here in your community.
• Denison Community on Monday, Oct 12, from 12:15-5:45pm at Crawford County
YMCA, 1601 8th Avenue N, Denison
• Ar-We-Va Community School on Wednesday, Oct 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ar-We-
Va Community School, 108 Clinton St., Westside
• Westside Community on Thursday, Oct 22, from 1:30-6 p.m. at United Church,
200 Main Street, Westside
• Mapleton Community on Friday, Oct 30, from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at St. John’s United
Methodist Church, 212 S 7th Street
• Schleswig Community Building – Bloodmobile on Monday, November 9 from 1-4:30 p.m.
During the September Blood Drive in Schleswig there were
– 15 Appointments Scheduled
– 14 Donors Stepped Up
– 12 Units of Blood Collected
– Up to 36 Local Lives Impacted
Every donation represented an opportunity for healing, recovery, and a brighter tomorrow. Because of your blood drive, patients and their families experienced hope when they needed it most. Ellen Janssen reached the 14 Gallons milestone.
Schedule your lifesaving appointment by visiting lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling
800.287.4903.
LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to more than 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska and Illinois. LifeServe is committed to saving lives by providing premier service to volunteer blood donors and access to a safe, quality blood supply for hospitals and patients. Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend or family member, or a stranger on the street. YOU make a difference in YOUR community. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 800.287.4903 or visit lifeservebloodcenter.or
