You Could Win a New Car at the 2025 Vitalant ‘Race Against Clock’ Blood Drive

LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - The 2025 Race Against the Clock Blood Drive is underway now through Friday, July 18th, and you could win a new car just for donating blood.

Vitalant and Townsquare Media Team Up to Boost Summer Blood Supply

Townsquare Media Lafayette has teamed up with Vitalant to help the summer blood supply by bringing mobile donation units to you.

Why Summer Donations Are More Critical Than Ever

The summertime typically is when Vitalant sees a dip in blood donors due to a multitude of reasons. However, increased travel and outdoor activities can lead to more accidents, and an adequate blood supply must always be ready.

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All Blood Types Needed—Especially Type O and Platelets

Donors of all blood types are needed this summer, especially Type O. Platelet donors are also urgently needed.

If you'd like to roll up your sleeves and give the gift of life, the Race Against the Clock Blood Drive is making it easy for you. There are a total of 20 mobile blood drives scheduled this week across Acadiana.

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What You Get When You Donate: T-Shirt, Ice Cream, and Big Prizes

All donors get a t-shirt and a voucher for a free pint of Blue Bell ice cream (while supplies last).

You'll also be entered to win a free car worth $30,000, plus gift cards from Deano's, Top Golf, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pizza Artista, Escape Room, Firehouse Subs, Fat Pat’s, Acadiana Bowling Lanes, Buck and Johnny’s, Chick Fil-A, Bonefish Grill, plus two weekend stays at Moody Gardens, and passes to Moody Gardens.

Mobile Blood Drive Locations Across Acadiana

Here is the complete schedule list of Race Against the Clock Blood Drives across Acadiana:

Monday, July 14

Rouse's New Iberia: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Super One Foods Crowley: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Iberia Medical Center North: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Tuesday, July 15

Piggly Wiggly Scott: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Abbeville General Hospital: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Top Golf Lafayette: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Walmart Broussard: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Super One Foods Carencro: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Piggly Wiggly Church Point: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, July 16

Rouses Bertrand: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Super One Eunice: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Nunu's Fresh Market Youngsville: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Nunu's Country Market Maurice: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday, July 17

Walmart Ville Platte: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Service Chevrolet: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ochsner Lafayette General: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Champagne's Abbeville: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Walmart Opelousas: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday, July 18

Whole Foods Market: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Super One New Iberia: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Schedule Your Blood Donation Online

If you'd like to schedule your donation time in advance, visit www.vitalant.org.