Life Share will be collecting blood donations Wednesday, Sept. 20 from 4:30-8:30 pm at the  Westside Baptist Church Campus Family Life Center, located at 6834 Hwy. 1 Bypass in Natchitoches.

Due to the shortage of blood donations lately and the devastating storms that have hit Louisiana recently the church is hosting this Blood Drive.

During this time, the congregation at Westside Baptist Church wants to express the importance of community solidarity. Not only is blood donation a vital component to be prepared for such devastating events, but every day we see blood donors give of themselves to help someone they don’t know and contribute to keeping their community strong. A simple, but meaningful action to support one another. Thank you to the men and women who donated blood in advance of tragedy, those that show their support in a peaceful and truly impactful way by donating blood, and especially those who donate regularly.