The recipient entity's physical address:
           8910 Linwood Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           8910 Linwood Ave., Shreveport, LA 71106

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          LifeShare Blood Center's incorporators are Marvin H. Easley, CPA, J.R. Martin, MD, Thomas C. Arnold, Robert D. Hoepner and Elenora A. Cawthon, PhD.

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  1367

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $62,500

What type of request is this?  General Appropriation

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER
2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Walter Sanchez, Chairman
Attorney
Calcasieu Parish 1200 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Merrilee Leatherman
Secretary
Retired, Community Volunteer
Caddo Parish
161 Maximilian Ln
Shreveport, LA 71105

Thomas (Tom) Simms, III
CPA
Immediate Past Chair
Caddo Parish
9945 Beaver Creek Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71106

John Matessino
Retired, LA Hospital Assn.
Pointe Coupee Parish
9717 Island Rd.
Ventress, LA 70783

J. William (Bill) Hankins
Retired, Hospital Administration
Calcasieu Parish
1235 Peachtree Rd.
Sulphur La 70663

Larry E. Kane, MD
Pathologist, Bapt. Hospital
Jefferson County
620 Bancroft Dr.
Beaumont, TX 77706

O. Michael (Mike) Harris
Real Estate
Jefferson County
6141 Adams Street
Groves, Texas 77619-4701

Victor Sooter
Sooter & Assoc., Attorney
Rapides Parish
2553 Hanes Rd.
Pineville, LA 71360

Margaret Wallace
Retired, LifeShare CEO
Caddo Parish
6072 Dorchester Circle
Keithville, LA 71047

LIFESHARE BLOOD CENTER
Executive Personnel

Chad Douglas
President/CEO
23 Wilshire Dr.
Bossier City, LA 71111

Carrie Hrisafi-Josan
CFO
445 Long Acre Dr.
Bossier City, LA 71111

Monica Kalvelage
COO
2030 Bermuda
Shreveport, LA 71105

Margaret Plunkett
CAO
7018 FM 9 N
Waskom, TX 75692

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           LifeShare Blood Center has the opportunity to receive federal funds to remove and replace our Shreveport laboratory’s cesium irradiator. Cesium is radioactive material deemed a security risk by the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Radiological Security. Irradiators destroy the white blood cells (which can carry infections) to ensure a safer blood product for those who have compromised or weakened immunities, such as cancer patients and infants.

LifeShare serves the majority of LA’s hospitals using one irradiator located in our Shreveport laboratory. Replacing the cesium irradiator, which contains radioactive material, means LifeShare provides a safer community environment and work place for constituents in northwest Louisiana. To eliminate the threats associated with cesium the federal program pays 100% of the cost to remove cesium irradiators. The program also pays half the purchase price of new x-ray irradiators, a safer and more advanced way to provide irradiated blood.

The equipment’s removal and replacement are expensive, approximately $200,000, so utilizing the federal program while funds are still available is a great opportunity for LifeShare and Louisiana. As a non-profit organization, LifeShare has limited resources to complete the project without additional funding support.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Professional Services. . . $0
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $125,000
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $0
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $75,000

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          State funds will match federal dollars to replace LifeShare Blood Center’s cesium irradiator. The Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration and the Office of Radiological Security are working to remove cesium irradiators nationwide because cesium, a dangerous radioactive material, is deemed a security risk that poses potential chemical threats.

LifeShare provides irradiated blood for patients with compromised immune systems. When blood is irradiated white blood cells, the cells that can carry infections, are destroyed. Without access to LifeShare’s irradiated blood, these patients would have to receive treatments out of the area. Each year LifeShare Blood Center provides approximately 130,000 red cell blood units for patients in 117 medical facilities. Any or all of those units may need irradiation.

The Federal program pays to remove cesium irradiators and pays half the purchase price of a new x-ray irradiator, a device that is safer and more advanced. State funds provide half the purchase price, $62,500, of the new irradiator.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          The goals and objectives of the project include:

Removing the threat of cesium - The cesium irradiator replacement project removes the chemical threat to those working with the dangerous material and eliminates the possibility of obtaining cesium by those who wish to cause potential harm.

Eliminating the costs of enhanced security - A safer and more advanced irradiator using x-ray technology replaces the cesium irradiator eliminating the mandated need for extensive and costly security measures currently in place at LifeShare’s Shreveport laboratory. As a non-profit blood bank, reducing extreme security measures saves operating costs.

Providing improved technology - The new x-ray irradiator provides a consistent throughput over the lifetime of the device creating an efficient workflow. Cesium irradiators require longer irradiation time as the cesium source decays creating more expense and longer irradiation exposure.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           6 months from date of received funds

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                 n/a
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                 n/a

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                 0

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                  0

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               n/a

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
               n/a

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
                n/a

          What is the nature of the relationship?  n/a

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 n/a

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               n/a


Contact Information
name:  Daphne Young 
                                       address:  2909 Kilpatrick Blvd., Monroe, LA 71201
                                       phone:  318-651-4415
                                       fax:  318-651-4435
                                       e-mail:  daphne.young@lifeshare.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Development Director