In 2022, Kate’s 18-month-old daughter was admitted to the Dell Children’s Hospital for critical anemia. After receiving a single blood transfusion, her health began to recover. Beyond grateful to our…
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Celebrating our amazing staff during 2023 Blood Collectors Week
The first week of September, we celebrate Blood Collectors Week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3oALwVbDE8 Thank you to all the staff in donor services and technical services, as well as our volunteers. Each of…
Read MoreBattle of the Badges 2023 – Full Schedule!
Who doesn’t like a little friendly competition? Between June 26 and July 5, blood and platelet donors who donate at one of our four donor center locations or mobile drives…
Read MoreWe’re GIVING DOUBLE this June at We Are Blood!
Supporting Our Furry Friends and Neighbors in Need With significant growth throughout Central Texas in recent years, along with new hospitals and added healthcare services, the need for blood transfusions…
Read MoreWe Are Blood Supports FDA Guidance Regarding Donor Eligibility Updates
What’s happening? On May 11, the FDA issued new guidance that when implemented will update donor eligibility for blood centers across the United States. This new guidance will update We…
Read MoreLocal Donors For Local Patients
It seems simple but that’s what sets We Are Blood and our community of donors apart. Every local patient treated at every hospital in our 10-county service area relies exclusively…
Read MoreBecome a 6X6 Platelet Donor and score some awesome exclusive seasonal offerings!
Becoming a monthly platelet donor just got even more rewarding! In 2023, donate 6 months in a row and you’ll be eligible to choose one of our amazing rewards offered…
Read MoreJanuary is National Blood Donor Month: Resolve to Donate at We Are Blood in the New Year!
Donate by January 15 for a Chance to Attend a Private Dinner at Franklin Barbecue Every January National Blood Donor Month brings in the new year with the important message…
Read More2022 YMCA Blood Drive Challenge kicks off this weekend!
We Are Blood and the YMCA of Austin are excited to be partnering for the second YMCA Blood Drive Challenge! All seven YMCA of Austin centers are participating in the…
Read MoreMall blood drives near you in December + January
The Season of Giving is in Full Swing! Our community's blood supply depends heavily on mobile drives hosted at offices & schools throughout the year, so when Central Texas takes…
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