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The need for blood donations is ongoing, especially during the summer months and the LPC Lions Club and La Porte City American Legion #207 and VFW #3983 is again hosting a community blood drive. By taking just one hour of your time to donate a pint of blood, you can make a difference and save lives.

Blood donors will have the exclusive opportunity to redeem a What Color Do You Bleed t-shirt in their favorite team colors for just 100 Online Store points when they donate blood at the La Porte City Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 11 from 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM at the Veteran's Hall, 302 Cedar Street.

Sign up to save a life today! Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health. For more information about blood donation, or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 342-3393 or visit www.bloodcenterofiowa.org.