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.
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Win From Within This Fall
Texas Blood Institute is looking for blood donors to make a life-saving difference for their friends and neighbors. Limited edition “Win from Within” t-shirts will be available throughout the fall.
Anyone who is healthy and 16...// Read More
Unprecedented Flooding, Hurricane Harvey Prompt Immediate Need for Blood Donors
(Updated) August 28, 2017 ─ Catastrophic flooding in Houston and the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey are prompting Texas Blood Institute to issue an immediate call for blood donors of all blood types. Blood centers in Houston...// Read More
WEATHER ALERT- Tropical Storm Cindy: Texas Blood Institute Assists With Blood Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2017 ─ As Tropical Storm Cindy threatens millions of people throughout the Gulf Coast, Texas Blood Institute is answering a call for additional life-saving blood from centers that service the...// Read More