Coastal Bend Blood Center

05/25/2026

Donate your lifesaving blood this week at a location near you!

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05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men & women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Coastal Bend Blood Center will be closed today, May 25th. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.

We thank all who have served and sacrificed for our country. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

We cannot wait for you to see the next Coastal Current episode talking about our exciting summer promotions!!

05/23/2026

🎸☀️ NEW SHIRT ALERT ☀️🎸

The official Rock & Roll Up Your Sleeves summer donor shirt is HERE… and it’s bringing all the bright summer vibes! 😎🩸Donate at a location near you & grab this LIMITED EDITION shirt!

05/22/2026

Shoutout to our 1st Place 1A Division School, Annapolis Christian Academy!

Annapolis Christian Academy collected an incredible 149 lifesaving blood donations during the 2025 – 2026 school year! Even more amazing, EVERY 2026 Senior at Annapolis will walk the graduation stage wearing a Red Cord! ❤️🎓

What an incredible accomplishment and testament to a school community dedicated to saving lives right here in the Coastal Bend. Congratulations, Annapolis Christian Academy! 👏

05/21/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

Join the lifesaving team at the Coastal Bend Blood Center! ❤️🩸

We are currently hiring for:
🔹 Payroll & Benefits Specialist
🔹 Maintenance & Janitor Technician

✨ Full-Time Benefits Include, But Aren’t Limited To:
✔ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
✔ Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
✔ 401(k) & Retirement Benefits

For over 55 years, the Coastal Bend Blood Center has proudly served as the sole blood provider for the Coastal Bend region and every team member helps make that mission possible. 📍 Apply today: bit.ly/CBBCJobs

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05/21/2026

A Lifesaving Legacy Continues 💛 Pictured here are Kathleen Halepaska and Hannah Gwosdz during their very first platelet donations just a few weeks ago! ✨

Their inspiration comes from Kathleen’s father and Hannah’s grandfather, Robert Kuhl, who dedicated years of his life to helping others through platelet donations in the Round Rock community at The Blood Center of Central Texas (now known as We Are Blood). Before his passing in 2018, Bob donated an incredible 50+ gallons of platelets & blood products, leaving behind a powerful legacy of compassion and service.

Now, that legacy is continuing through the next generations. Kathleen recently donated platelets at the Coastal Bend Blood Center while Hannah, a Donor Recruiter at the Blood Center, donated platelets on the platelet-capable bloodmobile. What started as a first-time experience quickly became a meaningful way to honor their father & grandfather’s memory while helping save lives right here in the Coastal Bend community. 💛

The beautiful plaque Hannah’s grandfather received after donating 45 gallons is proudly displayed on her desk at the Coastal Bend Blood Center. It serves as a daily reminder of the incredible kindness, dedication & generosity shown by her grandfather and all platelet donors who give selflessly to help save lives.

This is your sign to make a difference in our community and become a platelet donor. One donation can help save multiple local lives. 🩸

Schedule your platelet appointment today: bit.ly/DonatePlateletsNow.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Rhonda Davis & Joanna Flores, recipients of the 2025 – 2026 High School Nurse of the Year Award! ❤️🏥

High school blood drives would not be possible without the incredible nurses who work behind the scenes to keep students safe, comfortable and confident throughout the donation process. From taking weights and monitoring donors to assisting with reactions and encouraging nervous students, nurses play a vital role in every successful blood drive. 🩸

This year, Calallen nurses, Rhonda Davis and Joanna Flores were recognized for consistently going above and beyond for their students. Their compassion, attentiveness and teamwork create a positive and supportive environment where students feel cared for every step of the way! 👏

05/20/2026

A special thank you to KRIS 6 News Sunrise Anchor Bryan Hofmann for joining us as a guest speaker at this year's High School Heroes Awards Luncheon! ❤️🎤

Bryan shared a powerful and personal story about just how important blood donations became in his own life. After undergoing multiple surgeries over the years, he unexpectedly found himself in need of three units of blood. Because generous blood donors took the time to give, those lifesaving units were available when he needed them most. 🩸

His heartfelt message served as an incredible reminder to our students, schools and community that you never truly know whose life your donation could impact, it could even be your favorite KRIS 6 News Sunrise Anchor. ☀️❤️

We would also like to give a huge shoutout to Michelle Hofmann News with KRIS 6 News for capturing and providing some wonderful photos from the event! 📸👏

Thank you both for supporting the Coastal Bend Blood Center and for helping inspire the next generation of lifesavers throughout the Coastal Bend community! ❤️

05/20/2026

The Coastal Bend Blood Center established the Charles Gubitosi Outstanding High School Hero Award to honor Charles "Charlie" Gubitosi and his incredible legacy as a true community hero, after he passed away. This award recognizes students who go above and beyond to help make their high school blood drives successful through leadership, dedication and passion for helping others. ❤️👏

Congratulations to this year’s outstanding recipients:
🏆 1A Division – Jeronimo | Benavides High School
🏆 2A Division – Brooke | Port Aransas High School
🏆 3A Division – Alex | San Diego High School
🏆 5A Division – Addie | Veterans Memorial High School

Each recipient received a laptop, a $1,000 scholarship & a special recognition award at this year's High School Hero Awards Luncheon!