KVUE teams up with We Are Blood, City of Leander to host regional blood drive

LEANDER, Texas — KVUE is partnering with We Are Blood and the City of Leander to host a regional blood drive in an effort to fill the need for donations ahead of the holiday season.

The “Love Leander: KVUE Cares Blood Drive” will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the City of Leander Activity Center, located at 11880 Hero Way W Suite 600. The drive will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Organizers are hoping at least 200 donors will come out to help meet the daily demand for local patients. Donors will receive a limited edition “Love Leander” T-shirt in exchange for their donation.

We are Blood said the holiday season can be a challenging time for blood donations because of business and school closures, travel and social commitments. But the need for blood transfusions persists and often increases.

“Leander residents treated at area hospitals rely on the generosity of We Are Blood donors,” Leander Mayor Christine DeLisle said. “I encourage all residents who can to donate blood at the Leander Activity Center on Dec. 5. Remember, one blood donation can save up to three lives.”

According to We Are Blood,  one donation can save three lives from serious injuries, neonatal emergencies, as part of cancer treatment and more.

“We are grateful for our partners, the City of Leander and KVUE, for hosting this lifesaving event to kick off the holiday season,” said Nick Canedo, We Are Blood’s vice president of community engagement. “Every donation made will help protect local patients right here in Central Texas.”

You can schedule a donation appointment online or by calling 512-206-1266. Check appointment availability for the Love Leander: KVUE Cares Blood Drive.

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