Linda Phillips Thune became an advocate for blood donation because of encouragement from her daughter Annie. Over 15 years ago, Annie signed up to be a blood donor as well…
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the culture and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos. Starting September 15th and running until October 15th, this 30-day period of celebration…
Read MoreLonghorns Save Lives
The University of Texas at Austin stands at the center of our community. It is an institution that attracts some of the best and the brightest from around the state…
Read MoreWe Are Family – Gary Carter
Gary Carter is a dedicated donor, with nearly 70 years of blood and platelet donations under his belt. This generous gesture started when he was 18, following in the footsteps…
Read MoreMatching Matters in Sickle Cell Disease Care
Each September we recognize Sickle Cell Awareness Month which emphasizes the importance of having a diverse blood donor community. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most…
Read MoreSeptember: National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, a month centered on raising awareness around empowering communities to act proactively. Throughout this month, local, state, and national agencies encourage citizens to plan for…
Read MoreMobile Drive Best Practices
Mobile blood drives are a safe and convenient way to protect the community's blood supply. And donations collected at mobile blood drives make up nearly 50% of our annual local…
Read MoreWilco Saves 2026
Let’s Go Wilco! We Are Blood is excited to team up with Williamson County EMS and other community leaders for 2026 Wilco Saves. Taking place August 27-September 8, this annual event aims to support the community’s…
Read MoreWe Are Family – Mandi Seiler
Mandi Seiler’s life changed four years ago, on May 24, 2022. That day, Seiler’s niece McKenna was one of the 19 students and two teachers who lost their lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Since that tragedy, giving blood…
Read MoreAugust is National Minority Donor Awareness Month
National Minority Donor Awareness Month celebrates the impact of diverse donors and highlights the need for more donors from minority communities. Minority communities often face health disparities such as higher occurrences of diabetes, high blood pressure,…
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