Although all blood types are needed,
those with O Negative type blood are especially encouraged to donate.
Blood donors give more than a quarter-of-a-million units of blood annually to provide a safe and adequate blood supply.
People who feel well and can do normal day-to-day activities can probably donate.
People can give blood every 56 days.
Life Saving Stories
Cancer Survivor Gets Opportunity to Thank Donors
Holly is now able to thank the blood donors who helped save her life, using Thank-The-Donor™, a one-of-its-kind program developed by your Blood Institute.
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Media Releases
Texas Blood Institute Issues Urgent Call for Blood Donors
February 22, 2018 – The winter weather, hazardous road conditions, closings and cancellations that affected the region this week are critically impacting Texas Blood Institute’s supply of life-saving blood. Now that the...// Read More
Be Strong, Bold, Fearless: Give Blood
February 1, 2018 ─ Texas Blood Institute is looking for local heroes who are strong, bold, and fearless to help save lives.
February 1st through May 13th, all Texas Blood Institute blood donors will receive their choice of...// Read More
Flu Epidemic Impacting Blood Supply, Healthy Blood Donors Needed Now
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ─ The flu epidemic affecting Texas is negatively impacting the blood supply. Because so many of our regular donors are ill, or taking care of sick family members, they’ve been unable to give blood. ...// Read More