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YMCA Summer Drives

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 | Category:

YMCA? More Like YMC-Yay!  Summer is here and school is out. But local patient need never takes a break. That’s why every summer, We Are Blood teams up with the Greater Austin YMCA and YMCA of Central Texas to offer convenient blood drives throughout the community, helping to ensure local patients can receive the transfusion care they need. Separately, our organizations are focused on creating stronger and…

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We Are Family: Brittni Brockman

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 | Category:

With 19 years of experience as a local first responder, Brittni Brockman has seen the in-the-moment impact of blood transfusions. It is not uncommon for her work to require a call for transfusions on the scene or enroute to the hospital. She shares that she has observed improved mental status and vital signs after just a unit of blood. But…

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