Alabama Power blood drive with LifeSouth collects nearly 200 donations
Alabama Power employees turned out strong to give the gift of life during a time of need.
As part of its annual Safety Renewal program, Alabama Power’s Power Delivery Construction and Contract Services team hosted a blood drive on July 28. The drive attracted 189 donors, up from 104 in 2025, the first time the department promoted the need for employees to contribute to the local blood supply.
Meredith Morgan, manager of stakeholder engagement for Alabama Power, at the PD Construction and Contract Services blood drive, held July 28. (contributed)
“We’re always excited to be able to help meet a community need,” said Meredith Morgan, manager of stakeholder engagement for Alabama Power. “Hosting the blood drive at a time of year when our company is especially focused on safety in our workplaces is a good opportunity for Alabama Power and the communities we serve to enhance the ability to respond to threats to life and safety by donating blood.”
Like last year, the 2026 PD blood drive partnered with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, which was onsite to facilitate the donations. In a letter to PD Construction and Contract Services employees, LifeSouth District Director John R. Sheehan said the Alabama Power drive was the largest single-day drive in his organization’s Central Alabama District. With a single blood donation having the potential to save up to three lives, Sheehan noted, the donations by PD employees could impact the lives of nearly 600 people.
“This remarkable achievement is a testament to Alabama Power’s commitment to giving back and helping neighbors in need,” said Sheehan. “Your willingness to host the blood drive and encourage your employees to participate will make a lasting difference for local hospitals and the patients who depend on lifesaving blood transfusions every day.”
The donations came at a time when LifeSouth had declared a critical need for blood donations in the state with supplies running “dangerously low.”
Looking ahead to 2027, Sheehan also stressed LifeSouth’s eagerness to continue its relationship with Alabama Power and the Power Delivery department. To that end, the department is already making plans.
“Our participation almost doubled this year,” noted Morgan. “We made some improvements this year that contributed to that, and we’ll make additional adjustments that will continue to increase participation, bring recognition to our company, and help address what is always a need in our community.
“We’re looking forward to next year.”