Blood donors can get ride bracelets

Vitalant blood donors will receive a voucher this week for a free ride bracelet for the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival, valued at $20.
Bracelets are distributed on a first come, first serve basis and are while supplies last. The bracelet is redeemable 5-10 p.m. Thursday and 1-8 p.m. Monday.
You can donate at the Vitalant Donation Center, 1234 David Drive, Suite 102 in Morgan City, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday.
Also, people in Morgan City are able to use the feature on Facebook to find nearby opportunities to donate.
More than 30,000 blood donations are needed every day in the United States.
Vitalant is excited to partner with Facebook on bringing this feature to the United States after enormous success in donor engagement in Bangladesh, Brazil, India and Pakistan.
Everyone is encouraged to register as a blood donor by navigating to “Blood Donations” in the “About” section of their Facebook profile to learn about and take action on blood donation opportunities in their area. The feature will be rolled out in other communities in the coming months.
With more than 125 donation centers and more than 30,000 blood drives held annually across the nation, Vitalant provides easy and convenient ways for potential donors to transform lives.
To learn more and sign-up, go to www.facebook.com/donateblood.