The Blood and Tissue Center of Central Texas

Events

. . . and Assuring a Steady Blood Supply

An increase in patient demand for blood products during the month of August has left the blood supply extremely low before the Labor Day holiday. Donors are encouraged to give blood before, during, or after Labor Day to keep blood available for local patients.

For the first time ever, Hands of the Donor partners can earn TRIPLE points by donating blood on Labor Day, Monday, September 1 at the Austin Community Blood Center from 8am - 3pm.

. . . and a FREE Flu Vaccine
August 18 - 31
Give yourself the gift of continued health when you donate August 18 � 31 at one of our community blood centers. Donors receive a Flu Vaccine Voucher (while supplies last) to be redeemed after their next donation October 13 � 31.

. . . in Georgetown and Cedar Park

Our new community blood centers in Georgetown and Cedar Park are now open for your blood donations.

Georgetown Community Blood Center

1015 W University Ave

(in Wolf Ranch Town Center)

Hours:

Sun - Mon: Closed

Tue - Fri: 8am - 6pm

Saturday: 8am - 3pm

Cedar Park Community Blood Center

920 N Vista Ridge Blvd

(at FM 1431)

Hours:

Sunday: 10am - 3pm

Mon - Wed: 8am - 6pm

Thur - Fri: Closed

Saturday: 8am - 3pm

Click here for photos from the Grand Opening

Click here to learn more about our community blood centers!

. . . Double Point Days
August 25 - 31

September 1 - 7

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 High 5 Online Store. Saving lives & cool merchandise. Learn more about Hands of the Donor here.

News

Congratulations to blood donor Janet Kelso!

Janet saved lives AND won a Corpus Christi weekend getaway!

Cedar Park Community Blood Center Opening

The new Cedar Park Community Blood Center celebrated a grand opening on August 4, 2008. This Community Blood Center makes saving lives easier for donor living and working in Cedar Park.

See more pictures from the event here.

Get a Grip Scholarship Winners Announced

The Get a Grip Awards on June 1 at Dave and Buster's was a blast. To see photos, click here.

Congratulations to this year's three student scholarship recipients!

Neima Briggs from Westwood High School

Emily Lichtenheld from McCallum High School

Kelly Witte from Lockhart High School

Each student received a $1,000 scholarship. To read their essays on "encouraging high schools students to be blood donors for life", click here.

High School Blood Champs!

The two first place high schools received a $1,000 scholarship. To learn more, click here.

Highest number of donations

Westwood High School (448 donations)

Stony Point High School (288 donations)

Georgetown High School (268 donations)

Highest percentage of eligible donors

Burnet High School (18.36%)

LBJ High School (17.3%)

Dripping Springs High School (16.47%)

Congratulations to Manor and Pflugerville High Schools for winning the Community Service Award!

Mother's Day Drawing winners!

Congratulations to Beverly Culp, Barbara Hicks, Ed Popp, and Ron Srubar for winning our Mother's Day drawings. Thanks to all four for their blood donation!

Central Texas' 2007 50 gallon donors

The Blood Center applauds Central Texas' 2007 (and first) 50 gallon donors! Gary Carter reached the landmark level in May. He was followed by David Anthony, Leon Wegele, Bob Schluter, Bruce Latour and Sam Mihalik.

2007 Level 4 Donors

The Blood Center wishes to thank the 2007 Level 4 Hands of the Donor Partners. These individuals donated blood at least four times in 2007! Check out these Central Texas heroes here.

Awareness campaigns

Check our our awareness campaigns here.

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