Summertime blood donations are always important and the Central Illinois Community Blood Center says that one pint can save a life.

The warmer months typically result in a slowdown of donations because people are out of their routines or traveling for vacation.

Tara Matheson with the blood center says don’t forget to donate. They need all types but universal donors are always in short supply.

If you are looking for a blood drive to help out at Blood Center Impact dot org lists nationwide donation spots.