South Dakotans had an extra incentive to donate blood in May,
and an additional reason to eat beef. Every person donating
blood at all United Blood Services (UBS) affiliates in South
Dakota in May received a $2 Beef Certificate toward the purchase
of beef at a retail outlet or restaurant, thanks to a
partnership between UBS and the South Dakota Beef Industry
Council.  In addition to the $2 certificate, donors received a
“Beef. It's What's For Dinner…And for Donors” brochure. It
explains that consuming an iron-rich diet is necessary to build
healthy red blood cells, both before and after donating blood.