South Texas Blood & Tissue

Happy Father's Day! ⭐

Today we celebrate and honor like Ryan, Scott and Ryan who have been affected by blood donation. Their lives have been impacted by gracious donors like you. ♥

Maybe it's for Dad... Maybe it's just for you 🤫

at a donor center on Father's Day for a chance to win a Royal Gourmet Charcoal Grill with an offset smoker and accessories! 🍔🍗🍖 This giveaway is only valid for donors who give on Sunday, June 16.

Don't miss out! Schedule here 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/Give

Quench your thirst when you snag a Limited Edition 50th Anniversary tumbler now available in the Donor Rewards store. 💧

Score your tumbler 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/DonorStore

51 years ago today, members of the Bexar County Medical Society proposed a locally-based blood bank in order to meed the needs of patients in the community.

One year later, we opened our doors as the South Texas Regional Blood Bank and the rest is history!

Thank you to everyone who has helped us in the last ! ♥

HEY YOU! Are you seeing what I'm seeing? 👀

When you or thru July 13, you'll be entered for a chance to a paid 2-year lease on a 2024 Mustang® Ecoboost® OR $10,000, courtesy of Jordan Ford.

Hurry, these leather seats are waiting for you! 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org

Round of applause to the Perry Homes San Antonio team for taking home the big win at our Golf Tournament last Friday 🏆🌟

Almost 100 participants braved the morning rain and participated in our tournament

Plus, a special thank you to Shanice and Lyric, who stopped by to share their story about their family’s need for blood.

Congrats to all the winners:
♥️ 2nd Place – O'Krent Floors
♥️ 3rd Place – Aaron Gonzalez & team
♥️ Women’s Closest to the Pin – Kendall Talley from The Wood Agency
♥️ Men’s Closest to the Pin – Chris Bennert
♥️ Women’s Longest Drive – Kendall Talley again! (Way to go, Kendall!)
♥️ Men’s Longest Drive – Eamon Morris

Way to go, winners! 🙌

It's time! 🏕

Camp Discovery offers children a one-of-a-kind camp experience. Provided at no cost to the families, Discovery Camps is a week of summer fun! and help send young patients when you donate your Reward Store points. ⭐

Learn more 👉 www.DoubleMyImpact.com

We’re bringing to select blood drives! 🙌

Try out this calm and immersive blood donation experience at The Bonham Exchange on June 4. 🌈 Schedule your appointment 👉 https://bit.ly/4aHdA2N

Our team is especially grateful during this ! 🏳‍🌈 It has almost been a year since we implemented the new FDA changes that made more inclusive at our donor centers and blood drives.

To celebrate, we are hosting a blood drive with San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce at The Bonham Exchange on June 4! Donors will receive a special Pride Month shirt as a special thank you.

Hope to see you there! Sign up 👉 GiveWithPride.org

Saving lives has never been sweeter! 🥞

at a donor center in San Antonio, New Braunfels or Bulverde and get a voucher for a short stack of IHOP buttermilk June 1 - 15.

Schedule your donation 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/Give

We're open! The need for blood never takes a holiday. Help us make sure we have enough blood on the shelves for patients in need.

Check out our hours 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/Give

May is . Did you know that more fatal car accidents are likely to happen weekend than any other?

Help us prepare for long weekend and keep enough blood on the shelves for patients in need.

Schedule your donation 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org

Don't miss your chance to win the ultimate thrill ride! 🏎️👀

or through July 13th to enter for a chance to win a paid 2-year lease on a 2024 Ford Mustang® Ecoboost® OR $10,000 from Jordan Ford.

Speed on to our website to schedule 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org

Yesterday superintendents from districts across the community showed up to in honor of the victims and survivors of Robb Elementary. ♥

Thank you to everyone who came out:
East Central ISD
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD (SCUCISD)
Southside ISD
Southwest ISD
Somerset ISD

One of the things that makes our community special may surprise you - the immediate availability of in emergencies. Having blood available for transfusion on the scene of the accident or on the way of the hospital reduces the odds of mortality for trauma victims facing .

Cynthia McFadden breaks down what it takes to make the pre-hospital transfusion program work in her story for NBC News. Her story features some of the organizations and leaders behind the program Dr. Donald Jenkins with UT Health San Antonio and University Health, Eric Epley from STRAC and our own COO, Adrienne Mendoza.

The pre-hospital transfusion program is only possible because of partnerships with healthcare leaders and organizations across our region. We hope to see more pre-hospital transfusion programs save lives across the country.

See the entire story:

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Tomorrow marks two years since 19 children and 2 teachers were taken from our community.

In honor of the victims and survivors of Robb Elementary, we will be taking a day of silence across our social media platforms.

Today we celebrated the of our newly renovated donor center in ! A huge shoutout to New Braunfels Chamber and their members for attending. Thank you to Nicole, who shared her personal story about needing blood. ♥

We unveiled our new donation experience, too! These headsets give donors a relaxing and mixed-reality immersive experience during their blood donation.

We’ll be bringing mixed-reality headsets at more donor centers soon! Stay tuned!

Come by and visit 👉 https://bit.ly/3VaUACY

We had a blast at our annual ! 🌼

Thank you to everyone who joined us as we refreshed our garden in honor of those who gave the gift of life through tissue, organ and eye donation. 💚💙

Almost two years ago, the Uvalde community was forever changed by a senseless act of violence. We will always remember the victims of the Robb Elementary shooting and continue to keep the survivors in our hearts.

In remembrance, a special shirt will be available for blood donors in our donor store. Funds will go towards the Uvalde Strong Fund through San Antonio Area Foundation to support the survivors, honor the victims and their families, and support the Uvalde community.

Redeem points for a shirt at SouthTexasBlood.org/DonorRewards

Swing into action for a cause close to our hearts! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

The Driving Fore Donors golf tournament is on Fri, May 31. Your participation will help raise vital funds for patients like Cali, bringing hope and support to patients in need.

They're counting on you! 👉 BioBridgeGlobal.org/Golf

Today we take time to honor and recognize the contributions, sacrifices, and service of members of the armed forces, both past and present. ♥

We thank all of our staff and donors who continue to serve our community through blood donation.

Our hearts are with the Houston and Louisiana after the severe storms that struck their communities last night. If you have friends or family in the Houston area, please support Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center by liking and sharing their post.

They have had to cancel blood drives and close donor centers, and will need extra help to maintain their blood supply.

We need your help to meet the needs of patients in our community. Due to power outages across our region, some of our blood drives have been cancelled, and our Cypress and Cy-Fair Neighborhood Donor Centers are closed for the day. Join us at our active locations to donate blood and save lives. Every donation counts! Let's come together as a community and make a difference. Find a location near you at giveblood.org.

It's hot out there! ☀ Take some time to chill at a blood drive thru May 31 and take home a limited edition 50th Anniversary Tumbler.

Schedule your donation 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org/Events

Ready, set, go! 🏎️🏁 Today, was the official kickoff of the Jordan Ford Mustang® !

or between May 13-July 13 to be entered for a chance to win a paid 2-year lease on a 2024 Mustang® Ecoboost® OR $10,000.

Schedule 👉 SouthTexasBlood.org