About LifeShare | President's Message

Motivational speaker Anthony Robbins says “there’s no abiding success without commitment.”

As LifeShare Blood Centers’ 65th anniversary year draws to a close, reflect on how commitment helped us reach this important milestone. Since its beginning in 1942 as Shreveport Memorial Blood Bank, LifeShare always has been people caring about people. Back then, visionary community leaders saw the potential of what the new idea of blood banking could do to elevate the level of healthcare in northwest Louisiana. Even with war-induced material shortages, these volunteers pressed on to make your community blood bank a reality.

From the beginning, community commitment has been key to LifeShare’s ability to meet patients’ needs. Many individuals, businesses, schools, churches and other organizations have supported the vital work of your community blood bank. Some have been long-term supporters, and others are new supporters – all are deeply committed partners dedicated to saving lives by donating blood, hosting donor programs, volunteering time, or providing financial contributions.

Many committed individuals give blood regularly for the sole reason of helping others. Through the years, 72 donors have given the Gift of Life 240 or more times, earning the distinction of a 30 gallon donor. Six of our current donors have given at least 50 gallons or more of blood. Whether a one gallon donor, or a 50+ gallon donor, your commitment to helping others is the basis of LifeShare’s success.

Our employees are equally committed to our mission – employees like Theresa Bias, who will soon mark 50 years with our Beaumont Center. There are currently 47 employees who are now celebrating 15+ years of life-saving service to the patients in our communities. All our employees are committed to enriching the donor experience with the end result of helping patients in need.

Commitment is the common denominator among the organizations, donors, employees and countless others who have supported LifeShare in the past 65 years.

Over time, together we have overcome challenges and shared the joy of lives saved. The success LifeShare has achieved is because of your commitment. LifeShare’s commitment to you is that your community’s medical facilities will have the blood and blood components needed to meet patients’ needs. Please continue your commitment to your community blood center through your gifts of blood, time, and financial contributions.