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Blood supply drops significantly during the winter months.

LifeShare Blood Center is encouraging volunteer blood donors to treat themselves while saving lives this holiday season.

LifeShare is providing a special THANK YOU to donors who choose to donate anytime through Jan. 3.

All LifeShare donors who participate during this timeframe receive a shirt and a $10 Walmart gift card.

All blood types are needed, O negative and B negative are especially needed at this time.

“Winter months are historically difficult for blood collections,” Director of Community Engagement Mandi Johnson said. “A combination of busy schedules, school and business closures and an uptick in colds and flu results in fewer opportunities to collect blood.”

Gift cards are available at all LifeShare donor centers and all mobile drives through Jan. 3.

To schedule a donation appointment, visit: lifeshare.org/give.

Walk-ins are welcome.