Gulf Coast Blood Announces Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of New Donor Center in Fort Bend County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2026

Gulf Coast Blood Announces Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of New
Donor Center in Fort Bend County

Missouri City, TX — Gulf Coast Blood is proud to announce the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its newest donor center, Gulf Coast Blood – Sienna. The new facility marks an important expansion of the organization’s commitment to strengthening the regional blood supply and advancing lifesaving care across the communities it serves. Spanning 5,620 square feet, the donor center features eight donor chairs designed to provide a comfortable and efficient donation experience while increasing the organization’s capacity to serve local patients and hospitals.

“As our communities continue to grow, so does the need for a strong, resilient blood supply that patients can depend on every day,” said Nikhil Nayak, President and CEO of Gulf Coast Blood. “We’re proud to become part of the Sienna community and grateful for every individual who will walk through these doors to help save lives. We envision Gulf Coast Blood – Sienna will serve as a lasting home for generosity, compassion, and community impact for many years to come.”

As the region’s only 24/7 blood provider and one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, Gulf Coast Blood supplies blood and biotherapies to more than 170 hospitals and healthcare facilities across 26 counties. Opening this new donor center will help support the organization’s daily need for 1,000 blood donations while enhancing capabilities that support biotech,
pharmaceutical, and academic research initiatives.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will include remarks from Gulf Coast Blood leadership, a parent of a blood recipient, followed by a guided media tour of the state-of-the-art facility and opportunities for interviews. The new donor center was designed to enhance the donor experience while expanding blood collection capacity to meet the growing needs of the region.

Join us:
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Gulf Coast Blood – Sienna
9010 Sienna Crossing Drive, Ste. 300
Missouri City, TX

Event Schedule:
• 11:30-11:45 a.m. – Media check-in and preliminary interviews
• 12:00 p.m. – Program begins and ribbon cutting ceremony
• 1 p.m. – Guided media tour and follow-up interviews

Media RSVP:
Stephanie Jacksis
Corporate Communications Manager
sjacksis@giveblood.org
713-791-6234 office | 281-760-8697 cell

About Gulf Coast Blood
Gulf Coast Blood is the primary nonprofit blood supplier for the Greater Houston area, the Texas Medical Center, and surrounding regions. The organization supplies blood and biotherapies to more than 170 hospitals and healthcare facilities across 26 counties and serves as the region’s only 24/7 blood provider.

Help save lives and schedule your next appointment at giveblood.org.