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
Briley Hostas Story
The Hostas family glowed with joy at the birth of their first child, Briley. They could have never imagined their precious daughter would need blood transfusions for serious medical conditions not once, but twice, before she turned 5!
Life was great for the Hostas with lively, happy Briley who seemed healthy. But things changed quickly, and Briley was diagnosed with leukemia, a blood cancer. At age 3, she was hospitalized and needed blood from numerous donors as she battled for her life. In just three months’ time, she required as much as six platelet transfusions.
“Each time Briley received the blood transfusions, we were just so thankful that there was blood ready and available for her,” said John Hostas. Thankfully, the chemotherapy treatments seemed to be working.
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Media Releases
Donors Rewarded With Zoo Tickets
June 1 – All Texas Blood Institute (TBI) donors will receive two admissions to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Those who make time to give during June can enjoy summer fun at our neighboring state’s number one tourist attraction. ...// Read More
Treasures Await Blood Donors
May 1- Texas Blood Institute (TBI) urges all healthy adults to donate blood during May at Texas Blood Institute blood drives and the TBI donor center. Each blood donor will be treated to an appreciation item from TBI’s...// Read More
Blood Donors Answer The Call - Blood Emergency Ends
February 11 - As of this afternoon, Texas Blood Institute (TBI) again has an adequate supply of blood needed by patients in the eight hospitals it serves in the seven-county Texoma area. Since Thursday, Jan. 30, TBI had faced...// Read More