LifeShare Blood Center is kicking off the Mardi Gras season by encouraging you to give life to the fullest! Donate at the Shreveport or Bossier City donor center on February 1st or 2nd and receive a Lilah’s Bakery king cake plus a limited-edition Mardi Gras donor t-shirt.

“Every two seconds someone needs blood. In fact, nearly 30,000 units of whole blood and red blood cells are transfused each day in the U.S. Our donors allow others to live life to the fullest with each donation they make, and that is definitely worth celebrating,” says Mandi Johnson, Director of Community Engagement.

LifeShare is honored to partner with Lilah’s Bakery and other businesses who are committed to strengthening the community’s blood supply.

King cakes will be available in-center only at all LifeShare donor centers Thursday, February 1 & Friday, February 2. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. To schedule a donation appointment, visit: http://www.lifeshare.org/give.