March in Central Texas brings spring temperatures, SPRING BREAK, and SXSW! With the community out enjoying music festivals, floating the river, or traveling to adventure elsewhere, We Are Blood can experience a decline in donations during school breaks. This spring…
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We Are Family: Celeste Wade
Celeste Wade began donating blood at 17 years old. Her stepfather’s diabetes had led to his need for a kidney transplant. She knew that blood was going to be needed to get him through transplant and recovery, and that donating was…
Read MoreDr. Rosalyn Yalow’s Legacy in Blood Testing
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions women have made leading, educating, and inspiring others throughout history. This year, we are spotlighting Dr. Rosalyn Yalow. Born in…
Read MoreAmplify Your Life-Saving Impact
Amplify Austin Day is the biggest online giving event in Central Texas. During a 24-hour period, Amplify ATX provides an easy and fun way for our entire community to band together…
Read MoreWe Are Family: The Clarks
Donating blood and platelets can be an act of love. This February, we are spotlighting lovebirds Wayland and Kathy Clark, donors who exchanged their wedding vows on December 1, 1990…
Read MoreDr. Charles Drew: The Legacy Behind Every Life-saving Donation
Black History Month is a time to reflect on the leaders whose courage, brilliance, innovation, and dedication reshaped our world. At We Are Blood, our mission is deeply connected to one such pioneer: Dr.…
Read MoreWinter Storm Update: Donor Center Closures and Modified Hours
Due to the inclement weather hitting Central Texas, We Are Blood is adjusting donor center hours to help ensure the safety of our donors, staff, and volunteers. Monday, January 26:…
Read MoreLakeway is in our Blood: 2026 Community Drive Schedule!
We Are Blood is proud to celebrate the Lakeway community’s incredible commitment to hosting regular blood drives throughout the year. Time and time again, Lakeway donors have shown up for…
Read More75 Years of Saving Lives: Our Story, Our Community
For 75 remarkable years, We Are Blood has been at the heart of Central Texas - proudly serving as the sole supplier of blood products for our 10-county region. This…
Read MoreNational Blood Donor Month 2026
We are ever grateful for our dedicated donors. Each January, we celebrate National Blood Donor Month, ringing in the new year with the important message that donating blood saves lives…
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