Shreveport, La., July 31, 2017 – Friends of Juan Zuniga, who was tragically shot when coming to the aid of his mother during an armed robbery, are hosting a blood drive this week in his honor. Zuniga is the son of late restaurant owner of El Compadre Mexican and Seafood Restaurant. The drive will occur at the Shreveport LifeShare location, 8910 Linwood Avenue, beginning Monday, July 31 through Friday, August 4. Blood donors will have the opportunity to add a personal message to cards indicating their donation in his honor. The cards will be delivered to Zuniga and his family, as well as a blood donor t-shirt also available for signatures. Read More...
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LifeShare Blood Center, established in Shreveport, La. in 1942, regularly supplies blood components and related services to more than 100 medical facilities and hospitals throughout Louisiana, East Texas and South Arkansas. LifeShare is a member of America’s Blood Centers and the American Rare Donor Program, is licensed by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and accredited by AABB. LifeShare Blood Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community blood bank governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.