MLGW is LifeBlood’s “Lifesaver of the Year” for 3rd Year in a Row

For the third straight year, MLGW has been honored by Lifeblood as its Lifesaver of the Year, which is presented to the organization that collects the most blood among all groups in the Memphis area. MLGW employees donated 700 units of blood in 2011, making it the top donor organization in the Memphis area. Potentially, Lifeblood could save up to 2,800 lives with these MLGW blood donations, as one unit of blood can save up to four lives. MLGW has been Lifeblood's leading donor since 2009.

Lifeblood is the areas leading provider of blood and blood components to area hospitals, supplying more than 100,000 units for local patient transfusions each year. Lifeblood is a member of America's Blood Centers, an alliance of community based, non-profit blood centers. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.lifeblood.org or call 1-888-LIFEBLOOD.