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January 20, 2011
Check Out Our New Facebook App!
The Blood Center of Central Texas has implemented a convenient application that offers a new way to save lives in Central Texas. Right from your Facebook profile, you can search for blood drives, schedule your next appointment and invite your friends to help Central Texans in need. It all starts with logging on to your online donor account at www.inyourhandsonline.org. Once you are logged on, click on fConnect in the top right corner. You will be prompted to sign in to your personal Facebook account. Next, select the allow button to gain access to the Donate Blood Central Texas application. Once you accept Donate Blood Central Texas, you can then click on the link Become a fan and check out our application today! You will be directed to the Donate Blood Central Texas application and can search for public drives in your area or the nearest donor center by selecting the Donate Now tab. From this point forward, you will have immediate access to the application from your personal Facebook profile.
Ultimately, donors such as you will make this application a success through word of mouth. We would love to hear from you with your thoughts on the application and ideas for future improvements. To provide feedback, email lking@inyourhands.org. The Donate Blood Central Texas application is separate from our Facebook profile. To become a fan of The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas, click here. Join our network today and stay up-to-date on news and events. Life is in your hands!
January 19, 2011
Heart to Heart Valentine's Weekend
Show your love this Valentine's Day and give blood! Donate blood at our North Lamar Donor Center February 11 through 14 and choose a hand crafted heart necklace. These one-of-a-kind keepsake necklaces are donated by long-time donor and supporter, W.R. Anderson. Mr. Anderson is donating these handmade necklaces to show his continued support of The Blood Center and to honor his 42nd wedding anniversary! Keep the necklace for yourself or give your heart to someone special this Valentine's Day.
February 11-14 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday)
Lamar Donor Center
4300 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78756
Freebirds Blood Drive - Donate and receive a FREE Rev-Up Combo!
Two locations on two days!
Saturday, February 12
1pm – 4pm
Tech Ridge - 1100 Center Ridge Dr
Austin, TX 78753
Sunday, February 13
1pm-4pm
Round Rock
200 University Blvd., Suite 200
Round Rock, TX 78665
January 5, 2011
 Austin Toros' Season of Giving
Austin Toros COO, Peter Lubell, was joined by Buddy Blood Drop and The Blood Center's spokesperson, Morgan, at a home basketball game on December 19. The Toros partnered with The Blood Center this holiday season by giving away basketball tickets to donors. The Blood Center would like to send a huge thank you to the Austin Toros for helping save lives in Central Texas!
December 1, 2010
The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas is named one of Austin's Top Workplaces for 2010
The Austin American Statesman has recognized The Blood and Tissue Center as one of Austin's Top Workplaces for 2010. Employees know that they are a part of something meaningful and give their best to our community. To view our company profile and read employee comments, please click here. Thank you to our wonderful employees for their commitment to excellence!
November 11, 2010
CALLING ALL STUDENTS! The Blood Center's Get a Grip (GAG) high school program now has a Facebook page. Click here to join our network today!
Whole Blood Double Point Days
May 22-June 5, *Triple Points May 30
June 19-25
July 1-9, *Triple Points July 4
August 21-27
September 4-10
October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24
November 20-26
December 18-31
As a Hands of the Donor member, you earn points with each blood donation. Plan to donate on a Double Point Day and rack up points to redeem on the Online Rewards Store. Save lives & earn cool merchandise. Learn more about Hands of the Donor here.
*Platelet double point days are distributed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Platelet double points are subject to hospital demand and point days may be changed at the discretion of The Blood Center to meet hospital needs. Help us keep up with patient demand for platelets and schedule your platelet donation now. Contact the Apheresis department at 206-1231.
Amy's Ice Creams Flavors for Savers Holiday Blood Drive
December 9 - January 4
Get ready for Amy’s Flavors for Savers Holiday Blood Drive! Donate between December 9 and January 4 and receive your favorite flavor of Amy’s Ice Creams. Coupons will be distributed to all donors at fixed site locations and mobile blood drives and are redeemable at any Amy’s Ice Creams location. Coupons are valid through February 15, 2011. Make an appointment online today!
The Boy Scouts have partnered with The Blood Center of Central Texas to help increase blood supply during the holidays when donations typically decrease. Please help support our Scouts and The Blood Center this December by donating at any of the mobile blood drives listed below. Walk-ins are welcome!
Cabela's
December 18
10am - 3pm
15570 IH 35, Buda
Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot
Sign up online and enter sponsor code: bsa100sacredsprings
Hill Country Galleria
December 18
1pm - 4pm
12700 Hill Country Blvd
Drive will be by the Iron Cactus side of the amphitheater
Sign up online and enter sponsor code: hillcountrygalleria
Barton Creek Square Mall
December 22 and 23
2pm - 5pm
2901 Capital of Texas HWY
Drive will be located inside, in front of JC Penney
Sign up online and enter sponsor code: Barton Creek
Lakeline Mall
December 23, 24, 26-31; January 2 and 3
1pm - 5pm
11200 Lakeline Mall Drive, Cedar Park
Drive will be located inside, in front of Macy's
Sign up online and enter sponsor code: Lakeline
December 10, 2010
Season of Giving with the Austin Toros
December 13-19
Donate at the Lamar, Cedar Park, Georgetown or Round Rock Donor Center between December 13-19 and receive a pair of tickets to the Austin Toros vs. Reno Bighorns basketball game on Sunday, December 19 at 5pm. Donors may also donate at the mobile blood drive held before the basketball game, located at the Cedar Park Center, from 3pm-6pm on December 19 and receive a pair of tickets. Tickets are available while supplies last!
Cedar Park Center:
2100 Avenue of the Stars
Cedar Park, TX 78613
December 9, 2010
Highland Mall Blood Drive
Sunday, December 19
1pm-4pm
All blood drive participants will be entered to win a $150 Children's Place gift card!
Located inside of the mall, lower level by Wet Seal and T-Mobile kiosk.
November 16, 2010
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours of Operation
The Blood Center will be closed on Thursday, November 25, in recognition of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. The North Lamar Donor Center will be open the following day, Friday, November 26, from 8am-3pm. Don't worry about missing a moment of football while donating...games will be shown on all televisions! Regular hours of operation will resume Saturday, November 27.
November 9, 2010
Univision's "En Su Comunidad" (In the Community) at the South Austin Donor Center
Thursday, November 18
5pm-7pm
Univision will be hosting their program, “En Su Comunidad”, at the South Austin Donor Center on Thursday, November 18. Univision invites the community to come out and meet key community organizations including Worker’s Defense Project, APD Auto Theft Unit, APD Highway Enforcement/Traffic Education, Mexican Consulate, Austin Fire Department, Chick-fil-A, Univision Radio and Univision News Team. The Blood Center, along with the other organizations, will have booths set up to meet and greet with the community members that attend the event. The South Austin Donor Center will extend donation hours from 8am - 7pm on November 18.
Location:
South Austin Donor Center (parking lot in front of donor center)
9500 S IH-35, Bldg L, Suite 800
(Southpark Meadows: IH-35 South, right on Slaughter Lane, left on Cullen, behind Taco Bell)
November 1, 2010
What Color Do you Bleed? UT vs. A&M Blood Drive Challenge
Saturday, November 20 through Wednesday, November 24
Returning this year is our 4th Annual UT vs. A&M Blood Drive Challenge! Is your blood burnt orange or maroon? Donate at any fixed site location or participating mobile blood drive between November 20 and 24 and vote for your favorite team. All donors will receive a FREE T-shirt. This year's game will take place in Austin! Make an appointment online today!
NOTE: We regret to inform you that we are unable to raffle the UT vs. A&M football tickets for Thanksgiving Day. Donors will still receive a FREE t-shirt and have the opportunity to vote for their favorite team. We appreciate your support and hope to see you at The Center soon.
Winners of the Ashley Furniture Dining Group
Congratulations to the winners of our Give to the Last Drop Halloween Blood Drive promotion. Karl Tiedt won the Ashley Furniture Dining Group from the Southpark Meadows location and Leo Moorer won the Ashley Furniture Dining Group from the Pflugerville store. Thank you to all of our donors who came out to donate!
October 18, 2010
House of Torment
Friday, October 22
7pm to 9:30pm
The first 22 donors to sign up online will receive a free admission ticket to the House of Torment (ticket provided at blood drive and is good for that weekend). Make an appointment online at www.inyourhands.org and enter sponsor code: houseoftorment. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the blood drive. If you schedule an appointment and need to cancel the day of the blood drive, please contact Nicole Vommaro at (512) 608-5215.
Blood Drive Location:
House of Torment, Highland Mall
6001 Airport Blvd # 1199
Austin, TX 78752
October 14, 2010
Lone Star Circle of Life Bike TourRaising awareness for the need for life-saving donations of blood, marrow, organs, and tissues.
Welcome the Lone Star Circle of Life team as they ride into San Marcos
Thursday, October 28
1pm
Texas State University Campus
San Marcos, Texas
Welcome the LSCOF team as they ride into San Marcos on their sixth day of an 8-day, 650 mile bike tour. With its start in Houston, each day participants ride in honor of a Texan in need of a transplant until they reach the end of the tour in San Antonio. After meeting their honorees, the riders will be introduced and they will share why they are riding in the Lone Star Circle of Life Bike Tour. The riders will then introduce the local honorees they rode for that day.
To learn more about the tour, the riders, the donors and their families: click here.
September 30, 2010
Give to the Last Drop Halloween Weekend Blood Drive
Saturday, October 30
11am-3pm
Ashley Furniture will host blood drives at two locations. All participants will be entered to win an Ashley Furniture Dining Group and will receive a FREE Halloween T-shirt.
Locations:
Ashley Furniture North located at 15424 FM 1825, Pflugerville, TX 78660
Ashley Furniture South located at 9900 S. I-35, Suite C, Austin, TX 78748
All donors at Cedar Park, Round Rock, Southpark Meadows and North Lamar Donor Centers will also receive a FREE
T-shirt.
Sunday, October 31
1pm-4pm
Freebirds will host blood drives at two locations. All participants will receive a FREE Rev-Up Combo and a FREE Halloween T-shirt.
Locations:
Freebirds Round Rock located at 200 University Blvd., Suite 200, Round Rock, TX 78665
Freebirds Hancock Center located at 1000 E. 41 Street, Austin, TX 78751
All donors at North Lamar Donor Center will also receive a FREE T-shirt.
September 16, 2010
House of Torment Blood Drive
Saturday, October 2
7pm-9pm
The first 18 donors to sign up online will receive a free general admission ticket (ticket provided at blood drive). Make an appointment online at http://www.inyourhands.org/ and enter sponsor code: houseoftorment. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the blood drive.
Blood Drive Location:
House of Torment, Highland Mall
6001 Airport Blvd # 1199
Austin, TX 78752
September 16, 2010
Boy Scouts of America 100 Gallon Blood Drive at ScoutJam
Saturday, October 9
Bloodmobile will be at the Travis County Expo Center
10am-4pm
As a part of commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, BSA has partnered with The Blood Center of Central Texas to reach a collection goal of 100 gallons in 2010. Help BSA reach this goal and donate at ScoutJam 2010! Receive a BSA 100 Gallon blood drive patch for your first and fourth donation! Sign up online at http://www.inyourhands.org/and enter sponsor code: bsa100scoutjam. Walk-ins are welcome!
September 14, 2010
Alternatives to Traditional Body Disposition: Whole Body, Organ and Tissue Donation
Saturday, October 2, 1pm-3pm
Yarborough Branch of the Austin Public Library, 2200 Hancock Drive, west of Burnet Road
AMBIS is sponsoring a FREE public education event that will inform the community about a variety of donation options, what happens to a donor's remains and facts that dispel common tissue and organ donation beliefs. Panelists will include representatives from Lone Star Lions Eye Bank, Texas Organ Sharing Alliance, The Tissue Center of Central Texas and Life Legacy. To RSVP, please email AMBIS at AMBIS@grandecom.net, or call Nancy Walker, AMBIS Volunteer, at 512-480-0251. Please do not call the library.
September 10, 2010
Winner of the $1,000 Simon Malls Visa Gift Card
Congratulations to Gregory Belli for winning the $1,000 Simon Malls Visa Gift Card! The Blood Center sends a huge thank you to all donors for their support during the summer months when donations typically decrease. Central Texans know that life is in their hands!
September 1, 2010
9th Annual KVET Neighbors in Need Blood Drive
September 6-11
Returning this September is our KVET 98.1 Neighbors in Need Blood Drive. Donate in honor and memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. All donors will receive a free t-shirt at the select fixed site locations and mobile blood drives listed below. Additional give-a-way items will be available at select locations. All items are available while supplies last!
Monday, September 6: Freebirds at Brodie Oaks Shopping Center - Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot from 1pm-4pm. All presenting donors will receive a free t-shirt and a free "Rev Up Combo" (A Rev Up Combo includes a fountain drink and side).
Tuesday, September 7: Capitol Cleaners located at 1408 S 1st Street - Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot from 1pm-4pm. All presenting donors will receive a free t-shirt and a coupon for discounted dry cleaning services.
Wednesday, September 8: Freebirds at Tech Ridge Shopping Center - Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot from 1pm-4pm. All presenting donors will receive a free t-shirt and a free "Rev Up Combo" (A Rev Up Combo includes a fountain drink and side).
Thursday, September 9: North Lamar, Georgetown and South Austin Donor Centers will have free t-shirts for presenting donors. *While supplies last.
Friday, September 10: North Lamar, Georgetown and South Austin Donor Centers will have free t-shirts for presenting donors. *While supplies last. Lamar Donor Center only: Donors will receive a coupon for one free TacoDeli breakfast taco and Hey Cupcake will be onsite from 8am-11am. Both items are available while supplies last.
Saturday, September 11: North Lamar, South Austin, Cedar Park and Round Rock Donor Centers will have free t-shirts for presenting donors. *While supplies last.
July 22, 2010
EMAILS SENT IN ERROR TO DONORS
On Wednesday, July 21, three emails were released to all Central Texas donors. Two emails pertained to our Secret Shopper program and the third email notified donors that their points were about to expire because they had not donated in three years. These emails were sent in error. You should not have received these emails and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Our third party email provider was the root of this problem and has resolved the issue completely.
We value your relationship and understand that communicating with you via email is a privilege not to be taken lightly. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and strive to provide a convenient and enjoyable donation experience. It is because of your continued support that we are able to meet the needs of our community. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
July 22, 2010
Blue Bell Pint for Pint
August 1 - 14
Donate at any fixed site location or mobile blood drive and receive a FREE pint of Blue Bell ice cream. Donors that donate at a mobile drive will receive a coupon redeemable at any donor center location. Last day to redeem coupons is August 15. Make an appointment online today!
July 19, 2010
 Austin Police are 2010 Boots vs Badges Champs!Congratulations to both the Austin Fire Department and Austin Police Department for another successful blood drive competition. Austin police showed their strength with 107 participants, earning bragging rights and the trophy for the next year. Austin firefighters made it a close competition with 103 participants.
The Blood Center exceeded our goal of 200 participants this year! Thanks again to all of the participants and to both departments. They clearly know that Life is in their hands. We look forward to next year!
July 7, 2010
Congratulations to Ryleigh Gilpin for winning the Fuji Sunfire 3.0 Trail Hybrid bicycle donated by Performance Bicycle! Thanks to all of our donors for coming out to donate over the holiday weekend.
June 1, 2010
Win a $1,000 Simon Malls Visa Gift Card
Returning this year is our fantastic promotion for folks who get out and try to donate during the summer months when donations typically decrease. Any donor who attempts to donate at one of our fixed site locations or mobile drives during the months of June, July and August will be automatically entered to win a $1000 Simon Malls Visa card. Have some summer fun on us!
Drawing will be held on September 2. Winner need not be present to win.
March 15, 2010
New Weight Requirement for Whole Blood Donors
On January 12, 2010, The Blood Center began using the standard 500ml blood bag for whole blood collection. Because these bags hold slightly more blood (approximately 3 tablespoons) than the bags used in the past, the minimum weight requirement for a whole blood donor is now 123lbs. Platelet donor minimum weight requirement remains at 110 lbs.
March 9, 2010
Win a $1,000 HEB Gift Card
Donate between March 14-20 at any fixed site location or mobile blood drive and be entered to win a $1,000 HEB gift card. Make an appointment onlinetoday or call 512-206-1266.
February 18, 2010
SPECIAL NEWS UPDATE:
Central Texas Blood Supply Remains Strong
Based on information available at this time, injuries from the recent plane crash into a Northwest Austin office building have not resulted in the need for blood transfusions.
We truly appreciate the desire to save lives by donating blood. However, the blood supply in Central Texas is strong and is currently adequate to meet both routine and emergency needs. In order to ensure the continued stability of the blood supply, rather than give a donation today, we encourage you to make an appointment now to donate during the spring and summer months and continue to donate once a quarter.
By keeping our blood supply stable year round, you assure that The Blood Center can continue to meet the needs of all Central Texans.
February 3, 2010
Muchas Gracias Univision for a Successful Event!
Univision hosted their program “En Su Comunidad” at the South Austin Donor Center this past Friday. Univision invited the community to come out and meet key local organizations including: Police Department; Girl Scouts; Mexican Consulate; Univision Radio; and Univision News Team. Donors braved the cold weather to come in and donate blood. Thank you to everyone who contributed to saving over 22 lives last Friday!
Here is a clip of our spokesperson, Sonia Salinas. Sonia speaks about her unique story and the importance of donating blood.
January 22, 2010
CURRENT U.S. BLOOD SUPPLY IS ADEQUATE TO HANDLE DEMANDS RESULTING FROM EARTHQUATE IN HAITI
The current blood supply in the United States is adequate to support the present needs of Haitian hospitals, though ongoing infrastructure and transportation issues in Haiti could delay receipt of those supplies to patients. To help ensure that the U.S. blood supply remains adequate, the task force recommends that people wanting to donate call their local blood donation centers to schedule an appointment for the coming weeks and months, especially eligible donors who are Type O-negative. The task force will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if blood needs change.
"U.S. blood banks have enough blood to meet the immediate medical needs of Haiti earthquake victims," said Dale Malloy, chairman of the task force. "We are in contact with health care organizations in Haiti, and task force members are diligently working to overcome the logistical challenges to ensure that vital, yet perishable, blood products reach the patients in Haiti."
Those interested in donating blood may contact The Blood Center at 512-206-1266 to schedule an appointment.
December 11, 2009
One Bloom At a Time
King Florist's "One Bloom At a Time" is a give back program established to help local non-profit organizations. Mention The Blood Center of Central Texas and King Florist will take 5% off your order and contribute the amount to The Blood Center. There is no minimum purchase price and King Florist will track all orders. Help save lives one bloom at a time!
November, 30, 2009
UT vs. A&M Challenge Results!
Congratulations UT fans! UT supporters came through with 529 blood donations while A&M supporters had 195 blood donations during our UT vs. A&M Blood Drive Challenge. The Blood Center would also like to congratulate Jan Bland for winning tickets to the UT vs. A&M football game on Thanksgiving Day. Thank you to everyone who donated!
November 2, 2009
The Blood and Tissue Center plants seed for Endowment Fund
The Blood and Tissue Center has set the goal of raising $50,000 to establish an Endowment Fund for the first time. This Endowment Fund will provide perpetual support to The Center and reinforce our committment to provide the highest quality of service to our customers. The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas Endowment Fund has been created under the Austin Community Foundation, which currently manages over 750 individual, family, corporate, non-profit and scholarship funds.
Our hope is that the Endowment Fund will grow from year to year through earnings and continued contributions from our valued supporters. Please consider making a founding contribution to the Endowment Fund by contacting Vicki Vinterella, Director of Development, at 512-206-1210 or vvinterella@inyourhands.org.
September 1, 2009
$1,000 Simon Mall Gift Card Winner!
Congratulations to Christopher Chapman Barton for winning the "Save Lives
and Shop" promotion raffle prize. Christopher is a one gallon donor and began donating blood in high school. Christopher continues to donate on mobile drives coordinated by his workplace, Hoovers.
Thank you for your support of The Blood Center and understanding that life is
in your hands!
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August 3, 2009
 Winner of the 2nd Annual Boots vs Badges Blood Drive Competition!Congratulations to the Austin Fire Department for winning the 2nd annual
Boots vs Badges competition! The "Challenge Champs of 2009" are the
recipients of the coveted Boots vs Badges trophy and bragging rights for
the next year.
Pictured is Austin Police Assistant Chief, Patti Robinson, graciously handing
over the trophy to Austin Fire Chief, Rhoda Kerr. The Blood and Tissue Center
of Central Texas greatly appreciates the support from the community's local
heros. We look forward to doing it again in 2010!
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August 12, 2009
The Blood Center is promoted on News 8 Austin!
Watch our clip on News 8 Austin and learn about blood donation from our spokesperson, Cami.
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May 11, 2009
Check out our new commercials!
These new ads are a comedic take on a serious need - the constant need for blood. Please enjoy our new commercials and make an appointment for your next blood donation to "Redeem Yourself!"
May 11, 2009
Winner of the Southpark Meadows $250 Wal-Mart Gift Card!
Congratulations to Pat D'Angelo for winning the Southpark Meadows
Grand Opening raffle prize. Pat helped save lives by donating at the
new South Austin Donor Center.
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May 11, 2009
 Blood donation ad campaign: Quirky ad campaign draws more donors to blood centerBlood donation centers have consistently relied on urgent public pleas or somber ads when donations are running low. The Blood Center of Central Texas has found success with a different approach: a series of humorous television ads built around the concept that people can redeem themselves by donating blood.
The ad campaign helped prompt a 20 percent increase in donations during its first run, which ran late March through mid-April. The ads are scheduled to start again the week of May 25 and run until the end of July. For more information regarding the ad campaign, click here.
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May 20, 2009
 Keep Austin Loud: Rock-n-Roll Benefit Honors Blood CenterWorld Gone Mad Drum Corps, Austin’s own brass and percussion rock band, hosted a benefit concert on May 16 in honor of The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas. Founder
of World Gone Mad Drum Corps, Mike Reynolds, organized the rock-n-roll extravaganza to give back to the community. In 2006, Reynolds had a life-threatening experience and underwent 15 hours of emergency surgery, receiving a supply of blood equal to 45 individual donations. As a whole, the blood amount was enough to support three healthy adults. With the help of their rock star comrades, the members of Austin’s loudest drum corps raised $2,796.
For more information about Keep Austin Loud, please contact Mike Reynolds at keepaustinloud@mac.com or visit the Keep Austin Loud website.
April 21, 2009
 UT Grad student in Environmental Engineering, Jeremiah Mangold was the winner of the $1000 HEB Gift Card. Jeremiah donated at the APO week-long spring blood drive. He saw the bus and got on board to save a life. Since his family lives out of the area, Jeremiah says the gift card will probably be used for gas. He was definitely shocked and surprised at winning! Staff members Shannon and Dolly are pictured with him just after they presented him with the gift card.
April 2, 2009
Check out The Blood Center's new campaign, Redeem Yourself!
March 30, 2009
Obama meets with Gabriel George, Hutto boy and Blood Center Spokesperson, about sickle cell disease
Gabriel George doesn't spend time feeling sorry for himself. The 10-year-old Hutto boy — who is the national poster child for the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America — plays violin and enjoys Hot Wheels. He reads, rides his bike and takes pictures with his digital camera. And occasionally, he meets with the president. Last week, Gabriel, his mother and sickle cell advocates visited President Barack Obama in the Oval Office to discuss the disease. Click here for the full story!
February 23, 2009
Heroes For Life was a success!
The Blood Center celebrated the many Heroes For Life who do their part to ensure that the community has a safe and stable supply of blood. Check out pictures below and click here to see the winners! Esther’s Follies’ own Shannon Sedwick opened the annual Heroes for Life event with her zany rendition of “She’s Got You” as the unforgettable Patsy Cline. She then performed the MC duties as “Patsy” and acknowledged the 2008 honorees and presented awards to Blood Drive Coordinators recognizing landmark years of service, Hands of the Group category winners, and donors who reached landmark gallon levels in blood donation.
The highlight of the event was the remarks made by three local recipients who shared their stories of how important blood donation is in their lives. Recipients included Dr. Homer Goehrs, APD Training Officer Dave Erskine, and Trevor and Robin Eissler with their 5 year-old son Oliver.
The around 800 guests also toured the Center’s vehicles – bloodmobile, trailer and van, and Honda Element; visited the High 5 Online Store display; and entered a raffle drawing to win several great prizes including a 32” Flat Screen LCD HDTV.
Thanks to all those who attended and special thanks to the financial sponsors of the event:
Freescale - M. H. Crockett Properties, Inc. - Applied Materials - URS Corporation
Februrary 4, 2009
A 25 Gallon Donor is Celebrated!
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The Blood Center thanks Round Rock resident Jan MacKay for her donation of 25 gallons! Inspired by her father, an avid blood donor, Jan began to donate blood in 1990 (when the promise of a free doughnut was very appealing!) To read the amazing profile of Jan in the Austin American Statesman, click here.
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January 12, 2009
Four 10-year olds ask for contributions to The Blood Center instead of presents
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The Blood Center of Central Texas relies on the support of community members to provide necessary educational and outreach programs to grow the number of blood donations each year. Four 10-year-olds put new meaning to The Center’s anthem of Life is in your hands.
Eliza, Alexa, Colista, and Ruth each have a birthday in May. This year, for their 10th birthdays, the four friends celebrated together and asked for financial contributions in lieu of presents. Instead of buying a gift for each birthday girl, attendees donated $180 to The Blood Center.
These fourth graders understand the importance of blood donation and all plan to donate blood when they are old enough. Colista’s uncle was in a helicopter accident and now when her mother donates blood, she shares her cookies with her daughter. Eliza and Alexa say, “It is better to think of other people and not just yourself.” Each hopes to continue helping others – Colista wants to be a nanny or kindergarten teacher, Eliza wants to be a dolphin trainer (or a professional soccer player), and Alexa hopes to be a veterinarian or a writer of stories.
A very special thanks to our young contributors! These little ladies really do understand that Life is in their hands.
January 9, 2009
Congratulations to the two Friends for Life laptop winners!
Friends for Life is a summer blood donation initiative encouraging individuals who donate blood during the school year at high schools to also give blood during the summer. Two high school seniors saved lives and won a laptop with their donations!
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Stephanie, a high school senior at Anderson High, donated blood this summer during The Blood Center's Friends for Life extravaganza. Encompassing mulitiple drives over the summer months, Friends for Life mobile drives collected valuable blood donations which often wane in the summer months.
Stephanie donated blood at Dave & Buster's - she saved two lives AND won a laptop. She is on the swim team and plans to attend college in the D.C. area following graduation in May.
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Tracy, a high school senior at McNeil High, saved two lives when she donated blood at Austin Park and Pizza. She learned about blood donation at school and was ready to donate before she was 17!
Tracy is very excited about her new laptop - the night before she was notified that her name was selected, she had been shopping for a laptop online! Tracy plans to attend ACC next year and major in Sign Language and minor in Child Development. When asked why she donates blood, Tracy says, "It seemed like the right thing to do. I love helping people."
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