When Hannah moved back to Austin, it wasn’t long before she began donating blood with her father, Paul. In fact, it was only two days after her return home that…
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Community Spotlight Night with Round Rock Express
Watch Baseball, Save Lives The summer can be especially challenging for the community's blood supply. With school out and summer escapes, donations can drop. This is one reason we are…
Read MoreBlood Advocacy Week
Blood Advocacy Week kicks off June 8 and runs through June 12. During this time, blood centers and others who support the nation’s blood supply participate in advocacy efforts to…
Read MoreBattle of the Badges 2026
A Battle for the Ages (Oops, we mean badges!) Every year, We Are Blood teams up with local first responder agencies for the Battle of the Badges blood drive challenge. This event is rooted in…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Jennifer Torres
Through our We Are Family series, we feel fortunate to share the stories of our donors, community partners, and those who have benefitted from We Are Blood. Here, Jennifer Torres…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Dr. Kimberly DeStefano
Dr. Kimberly DeStefano knows just how crucial blood transfusions can be, and because of that, how critical blood donors are to the community. Dr. DeStefano is a maternal fetal medicine physician who provides care to…
Read MoreNational Nurses’ Week – Celebrate Clinical Services
The Power of Nurses Join We Are Blood in acknowledging the power of nurses. National Nurses’ Week runs Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12 – kicking off on National…
Read MoreMay is National Trauma Awareness Month
Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Blood products are key for planned medical treatments and surgeries, and they also play a pivotal role in emergencies. This…
Read MoreWe Are Blood and ATCEMS Announce a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Whole Blood Deployment Plan
When seconds matter most, preparation is everything. That belief sits at the heart of a major step forward for emergency care in Central Texas. We Are Blood and ATCEMS have reached…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Brooks Barlow
Brooks began donating blood in high school, when a coach encouraged his team to donate at an upcoming drive. Since then, donating blood has been a part of his routine.…
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