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Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Calls for Support Following Winter Storm Disruptions

The recent winter storm that swept through our area disrupted the community’s blood supply. Hazardous conditions led to the cancellation of numerous blood drives and a noticeable drop in donor turnout, creating challenges for maintaining a steady supply of blood for local hospitals

50 Years of Giving: Celebrate National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month (NBDM), and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is celebrating the incredible impact blood donors have on our community. NBDM honors the generosity of voluntary blood donors and encourages more people to give blood. This year is especially meaningful as Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center marks its 50th anniversary of serving the community— a journey made possible by the dedication and generosity of selfless donors who give to help others.

Could You Be Prediabetic and Not Know It?

Did you know that 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has prediabetes, and most aren’t even aware of it? This silent condition can lead to diabetes, which can cause devastating health complications if left unmanaged. Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center is stepping in to tackle this health crisis by offering complimentary A1c tests to all blood donors from December 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025.

Mixed Reality

Abbott and Blood Centers of America introduce an immersive mixed-reality experience to transform blood donation. Our aim is to make it easier and more relaxing, attracting new donors and motivating the younger generation. By addressing the global challenge of sustaining a reliable blood supply, our immersive digital technology allows blood donation professionals to conduct safe interactions with donors. 

Newsroom 2024

January - The Krewe is Back: Mardi Gras Returns in 2024

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783168/mardi-gras_pr-2024.pdf

January - A New Era of Leadership – Community Blood Center Welcomes New CEO

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783171/new-ceo-announcement_pr-2024_final.pdf

01 January - WBDM_PR 2024

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783184/01-january-wbdm_pr-2024.pdf

February - Recognizing Those Who Make a Difference

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783169/media-invitation_a-celebration-of-life-event-2024.pdf

February - Saddle Up, Save Lives, and Win Big This Rodeo Season

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783172/rodeo-promotion-pr-2024.pdf

April - Stack Up the Goodness And Save Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783167/ihop-partnership-pr-2024.pdf

April - Volunteering Saves Lives in our Community

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783175/volunteer-week-pr-2024.pdf

May - Take Action: Blood Drive Hosts are Needed

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783182/host-a-blood-drive_pr-2024.pdf

May - Help Us Keep The Blood Supply Strong

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783174/storm-relief-alert-2024.pdf

June - Grand Opening Event: Fulshear Donor Center

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783181/fulshear-grand-opening-media-alert-2024.pdf

June - 20 Years of Celebration and Saving Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783176/wbdd-pr-2024.pdf

July - Blood Donations Needed After Hurricane Beryl

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783183/hurricane-beryl_pr-2024.pdf

July - Join Our Community's Heroes to Battle and Save Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783180/botb_-pr-2024.pdf

August - Supplies for Success: Partnering Together for Back-To-School

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783178/back-to-school_pr-2024.pdf

August - Blood Donors and Blood Drives Needed

External web link - https://www.giveblood.org/takeactionSummer2024

September - Celebrating the Heroes of Blood Collection: Blood Collectors Week 2024

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783179/blood-collectors-week_pr-2024.pdf

September - Sickle Cell Awareness Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783173/sickle-cell-letter.pdf

September - Blood for Emergencies: Saving Lives Faster

External web link - https://www.giveblood.org/bloodforemergencies

October - Cryoport and Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Launch Strategic Alliance to Enhance Cellular Therapy Services

External web link - https://www.giveblood.org/connect-with-us/newsroom/cryoport-and-gulf-coast-regional-blood-center-launch-strategic-alliance-to-enhance-cellular-therapy-services/

October - Good Things Come In Threes: Saving Lives, Bringing Joy & Giving Hope

External web link - https://www.giveblood.org/connect-with-us/newsroom/good-things-come-in-threes-saving-lives-bringing-joy-giving-hope/

December - Could You Be Prediabetic and Not Know It?

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783322/a1c-pr-2024-v2-update-12-3-24.pdf

Newsroom 2023

January - One Hour Changes Everything

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783166/national-blood-donor-month-pr-2023.pdf

January - Beads and Saving Lives: It’s a Mardi Gras Thing

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783163/mardi-gras_pr.pdf

February - A Celebration of Life Luncheon and Award Ceremony

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783164/media-alert_a-celebration-of-life-event-2023.pdf

March - Keeping Our Blood Supply Strong During Spring Break

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783147/spring-break_pr-2023.pdf

March - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Welcomes Donors to New Facility

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783165/media-alert_grand-opening-2023.pdf

April - Contributions, Sacrifices and Achievements

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783155/black-history-month_pr-2023.pdf

April - Blood Donor Ban Lifted for Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783160/fda-removes-two-decade-long-rule_pr-2023.pdf

April - Volunteering - Making an Impact on Your Community

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783149/volunteer-week_pr-2023.pdf

May - Giving Back to Those Who Have Served This Memorial Day

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783153/giving-back-to-those-who-have-served_pr-2023.pdf

June - MEDIA ALERT: Taking Blood Donation to a Whole New Reality

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783150/wbdd-mixed-reality_media-alert-2023.pdf

June - MEDIA ALERT: Working Together for Our Community

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783161/gcrbc-and-make-a-wish-summer-blood-drive_pr-2023.pdf

July - Let’s Get Straight to the Pint This August

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783148/straight-to-the-pint_pr-2023.pdf

July - Join Battle of The Badges and Receive a FREE Ticket to Shell Freedom Over Texas

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783156/botb_freedom-over-texas_pr-2023.pdf

September - Unlocking Knowledge - Detecting the Trait

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783146/sickle-cell-awareness_pr-2023.pdf

October - Texas Blood Centers Engage in Friendly Rivalry to Save Lives

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783162/houston-vs-dallas_pr-2023.pdf

October - Pink Heroes: Empowering Breast Cancer Patients

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783157/breast-cancer-awareness_pr-2023.pdf

October - We Bleed Orange: Uniting Donors and Baseball Fans During the Playoffs

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783151/we-bleed-orange_pr-2023.pdf

November - Medical Pioneer Dr. Rossmann Retires: Celebrating a Legacy of Lifesaving Leadership

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783159/farewell-dr-rossmann_pr-2023.pdf

December - Commit for Life Day – Uniting Our Community for a Season of Giving

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783158/cfl-day_pr-2023.pdf

December - Elevating Impact - A New Chapter Begins at The Woodlands Donor Center

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783152/woodlands-grand-re-opening_pr-2023.pdf

December - Spread Joy, Donate Blood, and Share Smiles: Uniting for a Holiday of Giving

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783154/bearing-gifts_pr-2023.pdf

July - Black Bear Diner Offer Donors Free Entrée Voucher

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783145/saving-lives-with-black-bear-diner_pr-2023.pdf

Newsroom 2022

January - National Blood Donor Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783136/national-blood-donor-month-pr-2022.pdf

April - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Breaks Ground with New Facility

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783137/media-alert_groundbreaking-event-2022.pdf

April - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Adds Eco-friendly Coaches to Their Fleet

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783133/press-release_ecofriendly-coaches_earth-day-2022.pdf

May - Aid blood supplies for Ukraine

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783134/pr_aid-for-ukraine-2022.pdf

May - Saluting and Honoring Those Who Have Served

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783135/pr_salute-to-those-who-have-served-2022.pdf

June - World Blood Donor Day

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783132/world-blood-donor-day_pr-2022.pdf

August - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center and Blue Bell Creameries Celebrate a 32-Year Partnership

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783144/a-32-year-old-partnership-pr-2022.pdf

September - Hispanic Heritage Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783140/hispanic-heritage-month-pr-2022.pdf

September - National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783131/sickle-cell-awareness_pr-2022.pdf

September - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Celebrates 100-Gallon

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783138/media-alert_100-gallon-donor-lonnie-cox.pdf

October - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Partners with Texas’ Oldest Craft Brewery

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783142/cheers-to-saving-lives-pr-2022.pdf

November- BEARing Gifts – A Season of Giving

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783143/a-season-of-giving-v3_pr-2022.pdf

December - Cellular Life Solutions Receives FACT Accreditation

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783139/fact-accreditation-pr-2022.pdf

December - Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Joins Nation’s First Emergency Blood Reserve

External web link - https://umbraco.giveblood.org/media/783141/blood-emergency-readiness-corp-pr-2022.pdf
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