Rick and Ruthann Laman had always been active. When Rick started slowing down and sleeping more, it was easy to excuse it as a normal part of aging. Ruthann quips…
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Thanksgiving Mall Drives
Steal a Deal. Save a Life. Throughout the year, a significant number of donations are made by our community members at office and school hosted blood drives, many of which close during…
Read MoreBastrop Community Cares
The City of Bastrop, FOX 7, Bastrop County first responders, local nonprofits, and We Are Blood team up! Together, we will host a lifesaving regional blood drive to benefit local…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Erica Hailes
Erica Hailes' family of four has been impacted threefold by blood donation. Not only did she receive a blood transfusion during pregnancy, but her husband and son have undergone multiple…
Read MoreAustin FC x We Are Blood
Calling all community defenders! We Are Blood is thrilled to team up with Austin FC to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, November 11 from 10 a.m. – 6…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Trey Bueche
Trey Bueche, the owner of Bat City Awards & Apparel, has been partnering with We Are Blood for over 20 years. Specializing in screenprinting, embroidery, and other promotional products, Bueche…
Read MoreA New Era of Pediatric Care in Central Texas
We Are Blood has provided stem cell collections for adult patients in the Austin community since 2011. Stem cell therapy is a type of medical treatment that uses stem cells…
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month: Highlighting César Milstein
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15-October 15 annually. This timeframe is significant as it commences with Independence Day anniversaries for several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, Guatemala,…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Dr. Faheem Ahmed
Dr. Ahmed shares a unique perspective regarding blood and platelet donation. With a background in oncology and hematology, Dr. Ahmed serves the Austin area as one of four Sarah Cannon…
Read MoreNational Blood Collector’s Week 2025
Drawing Our Community Together Since 1951 Each September, we celebrate National Blood Collector’s Week – a time to recognize the outstanding contributions of our blood collections team. These are the…
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