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,…
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We 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…
Read MoreBuilding Awareness
Each year, the months of September and October are notably dedicated to raising awareness for various types of cancer. These awareness campaigns include Childhood Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Blood Cancer (including…
Read MoreShedding Light on Sickle Cell Disease
Each September we recognize Sickle Cell Awareness Month which emphasizes the importance of having a diverse blood donor community. Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder…
Read MoreFurry Friend Adoption Days at We Are Blood
We’ve got just the thing to help! In partnership with the Austin Humane Society, one of our Giving Double nonprofit partners, We Are Blood is thrilled to host our very…
Read MoreExpress Your Superpower with Mother’s Milk Bank
August is National Breastfeeding Month, dedicated to educating families about the importance of breastfeeding and celebrating women’s journeys to provide milk for their infants. Our friends at Mothers’ Milk Bank…
Read MoreWilco Saves 2025
Williamson County Steps Up to Save Lives Every day, Central Texas physicians and first responders help our neighbors in need and see firsthand the impact of We Are Blood donors.…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Teresa Krammer
Teresa Krammer and her husband had planned an induction for their baby boy at around 38 or 39 weeks. It was a long labor process, but she received an epidural…
Read MorePeople Need People to Save and Heal Lives
People Need People Over 5O% of individuals in communities of color have type O blood? Roughly 53% of the Black/African American community and over 56% of Hispanic/Latinx community have O…
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