Gulf Coast Heroes: A love letter to blood donors To you, it’s a simple band wrapped around your elbow. To blood recipients, it’s a symbol of strength … of unity … of selflessness. The band wrapped around your arm after a blood donation is a signal to the rest of the world that you have made ...
Committed Hearts
Why Donating Blood is a Priority for Our Family
While we initially started donating blood for different reasons, both Madeline and I are Committed for Life. It is such an important thing to do and you never know when you or someone you love is going to need a lifesaving transfusion of some sort. Did you know that 1 in 7 people will need blood at some point in their lifetime, but only 1 in 20 eligible donors will donate? That's only 5%!
‘Father of Blood Banking’ fought for racial equality
During Black History Month, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center strives to honor the legacy of Dr. Charles Drew—An African American doctor who was a pioneer in the blood banking industry in the early 1900s. His accomplishments have long been lauded by those of us who continue this crucial work in our ...
