Connect for Life

09/12/2025

Earn more than bragging points. 🩸

With , students can score their school rewards like gift cards, and if you donate 4 or more times before graduation, you’ll earn a special red cord to wear on graduation day that signifies your status as a lifesaver. 🎓

Start your giving streak today 👉 https://gengivetx.org/

09/11/2025

24 years ago today, our nation faced an unthinkable tragedy. In the days that followed, people came together to rebuild. 🕊️❤️

At our donor center, the waiting room was packed with neighbors eager to roll up their sleeves and help save lives. In times of need, we come together to support one another.

Looking for a way to honor those who lost their lives? Consider scheduling a blood donation at SouthTexasBlood.org/Give

09/07/2025

Did you know that over 90% of donor registrations happen through the DMV? 🤔💭

Thanks to DMV workers, 170 million people across the U.S. have registered to become an organ, eye and tissue donor.

You can earn a ❤️ on your driver's license too! Visit: SouthTexasBlood.org/DonateLife

09/06/2025

Katherine is a proud HIA donor AND the winner of 2 field-level Dallas Cowboys tickets 🏈, a $250 Valero fuel card ⛽, and a $250 Marriott credit 🏨—all thanks to her blood donation!

Congratulations, Katherine! 🥳

Feeling the fomo? and see the prizes up for grabs at SouthTexasBlood.org/Events

09/06/2025

We were honored to welcome District 6 Councilmember Ric Galvan for City Council District 6 for a tour of our center today! 🌟

He had the chance to see firsthand the incredible work our team and donors make possible every day. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about the lifesaving impact happening right here in our community.

Want to be a part of the change? Join us at our District 6 blood drive on Sept. 25 and help save a life! ❤️👉
bit.ly/District6Drive

09/05/2025

At just 9 years old, Jared was diagnosed with leukemia.🎗️💛

For three years, he bravely fought through chemotherapy, surgeries, and countless blood transfusions that gave him the strength to keep going. Today, Jared is cancer-free. He proudly wears a gold ribbon on his backpack to honor kids still in the fight and continues sharing hope through his story.

Give a patient the boost they need to fight 👉SouthTexasBlood.org/Give

09/04/2025

Lyric is one of the 100,000 Americans living with .

This condition causes a person’s red blood cells to become misshapen and clump together, leading to painful crises that can be debilitating and make even simple daily tasks a challenge. That is why many sickle cell fighters rely on blood donations to live a pain free life.

Your donation can bring relief to patients like Lyric. 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/Give

09/04/2025

What a turnout, 210! 🧡

Thank you to everyone who rolled up a sleeve at Rolling Oaks Mall. Because of you, patients in our community will have the blood they need. 💪

09/02/2025

Critical Need for Type O Blood 🚨

The Labor Day holiday weekend took a serious toll on our blood supply, and we urgently need your help.
Type O blood is in high demand because:
🔴 O Negative is the universal donor and can be given to anyone in an emergency, but only 7% of people have it.
🔴 O Positive is the most common type and can help over 80% of patients with a positive blood type.

Schedule your donation today 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/Give

09/02/2025

09/01/2025

Labor Day is a time to relax, but for many patients, the fight for life continues. Patients battling cancer, trauma, and chronic illnesses don’t get a holiday from needing blood. Your donation can be the lifeline they depend on.🩸

Ready to make a donation? 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/Give