March 29 – April 6th Donation Locations

As we approach the Easter holiday, the Coastal Bend Blood Center is calling on our community to help keep the blood supply strong. Patient needs don’t take a break and with busy spring schedules, donations can slow down, making your support more important than ever. Sunday, March 29th Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church 8:00 am – 1:00 pm …

March 22nd – 28th Donation Locations

March is a critical time for blood donations, as seasonal travel, spring break and busy schedules often lead to a decline in donor turnout, while the need for blood remains constant. Every donation helps ensure local hospitals are prepared to care for patients facing emergencies, surgeries and chronic illnesses. By taking the time to give this month, you’re making a …

March 15th – 21st Donation Locations

As Spring Break continues across the Coastal Bend, the need for blood donations remains critical. While many families are traveling and routines are disrupted, local hospital patients still rely on lifesaving blood every single day. The Coastal Bend Blood Center encourages community members to take a moment during their week to donate and help ensure hospital shelves stay stocked for …

March 9th – 14th Donation Locations

Donate your lifesaving blood or platelets this Spring Break! Find a location near you & give the gift of life today! Monday, March 9th Premont Collegiate High School 9:30 am – 4:00 pm https://bit.ly/45iSUhs Walmart Calallen 10:00 am – 1:00 pm https://bit.ly/4sy5JO8 NOV Wellbore Technologies 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm https://bit.ly/3MHVTd2 Texas A&M Kingsville 10:00 am – 3:00 pm https://bit.ly/48WCVGY …

March 1st – 7th Donation Locations

March is here and we’re kicking it off in Coastal Bend style! The Coastal Bend Blood Center invites you to be part of our Fishing for Donors campaign happening March 1–7. When you donate during this timeframe, you’ll receive our NEW long sleeve Fishing for Donors shirt, perfect for early morning fishing trips, breezy bay days or simply showing off …

12th Annual Fishing for Donors Blood Drives

The Coastal Bend Blood Center is casting a line for lifesaving heroes! Join us for our Fishing for Donors Blood Drive Series and help us reel in the blood and platelets our hospitals depend on every single day. When you donate, you’re not just giving blood, you’re giving someone a second chance at life right here in the Coastal Bend. …

February 14th – 28th Donation Locations

Love saving lives and cookies? 🍪❤️ We’ve got the perfect combo. From February 14th – 28th, everyone who donates will receive a FREE box of Girl Scout Cookies, a donor T-shirt and an Applebee’s food coupon as our way of saying thank you for helping save local lives. Your donation provides critical support for patients in area hospitals and this …

February 1st – 13th Donation Locations

February is all about heart and there’s no better way to show love than by donating blood. Below is a list of donation locations and donation opportunities throughout the community to help ensure local hospitals have the lifesaving blood they need. Sunday, February 1st Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church 8:00 am – 1:00 pm https://bit.ly/4iPLW9r Island Presbyterian Church …

January 25th – 31st Donation Locations

Right now, our Blood Center is experiencing a critical shortage of Type O- blood. Type O- is known as the universal red cell donor and is often the first blood type used in emergencies when there is no time to determine a patient’s blood type. Trauma patients, newborns and those undergoing complex medical treatments depend on this rare and vital …

Nonprofit Organization Competition

To wrap up National Blood Donor Month, the Coastal Bend Blood Center is proud to host the Nonprofit Competition Blood Drives Series on Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th. Participating nonprofits include the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Driscoll Health Plan, Corpus Christi Community Center, Children’s Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend and the …