Donating blood is a selfless act by one person to help save the lives of others. Blood cannot be manufactured, and local hospitals rely on LifeSouth blood donors to make sure blood is on the shelf to help patients in their moment of need. Approximately 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, yet less than 10 percent donate annually.

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers is holding blood drives on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at both the Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick and Camden campuses. Donors will receive a $20 e-gift card, T-shirt, free cholesterol screening, and the satisfaction of saving lives in their community. Half of the units collected will be donated directly to Southeast Georgia Health System.

• Brunswick Campus: The LifeSouth Mobile Unit will be located on Parkwood Drive across from the main entrance of the Health System from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.