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…
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We Are Family: Brittni Brockman
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…
Read MoreAustin FC Blood Drive Coming Soon!
Score Big with We Are Blood x Austin FC Come kick it at the Lexus Club as We Are Blood and Austin FC team up to host a community blood drive…
Read MoreAmerica 250 Citywide Blood Drive
America 250 Citywide Blood Drive Let’s celebrate America’s 250th birthday together! Between June 20-July 5, a Pflugerville-based veterans’ organization is turning the milestone into a moment of community service. The Pflugerville Veterans Advisory Task Force along with multiple Pflugerville…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Hannah and Paul Lupa
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…
Read MoreCommunity 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…
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