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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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We Are Blood has now implemented new FDA guidance lifting prior geographic risk based deferrals for Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD or commonly referred to as Mad Cow Disease) effective immediately.…

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Hunt for bargains & donate blood at the same time! The holiday season has officially kicked off, and that means two things for Central Texas: can't miss bargains on toys…

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YOU CAN BE SOMEONE'S HERO! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLpi8Db-OkM   “Your Cape Awaits” shows that blood donation is an easy way to be a local hero – showcasing a well intentioned protagonist trying…

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