In honor of its 75th anniversary, the organization will host its Partners for Patients event from Jan. 2-9 at nearly 20 hospitals and emergency medical service agencies across Central Texas. The blood drive campaign, held during National Blood Donor Month, is intended to combat blood shortages experienced during and after the holidays, according to We Are Blood information.
The details
Interested participants sign up for a time slot to donate blood at the following locations from Jan. 2-9:
Jan. 2
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Lakeway
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Marble Falls
- 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Heart Hospital of Austin
- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Buda
- 10 a.m. -3 p.m. at Dell Children’s Medical Center
- 7:30-10 a.m. at St. David’s Medical Center
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ascension Seton Medical Center Hays
- 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. at Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis Luling Hospital
- 1:30-4 p.m. at Ascension Seton Lockhart Healthcare Center
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Ascension Seton Smithville Hospital
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. David’s Georgetown Hospital
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center
- 1-5 p.m. at Williamson County EMS
- 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Pflugerville
- 1:30-4 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock
- 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Taylor
- Noon-4 p.m. at Texas Children’s Hospital
- 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Ascension Seton Bastrop
- 9 a.m.-noon at Buda Fire Department - EMS Division
Participating hospitals and EMS providers will compete to receive the most blood donations from their employees and visitors. The location with the most donations will earn a trophy and “bragging rights,” according to a news release.
Donors will receive a Partners for Patients “75 Years of Saving Lives, Together” long-sleeve T-shirt and have the opportunity to win a private dinner with a guest at Franklin Barbecue.
Why it matters
“During the holidays, emergencies do not slow down,” said Davis Winget, Williamson County clinical practices captain, in a news release. “As first responders, we see firsthand how donated blood saves lives every day. Partnering with We Are Blood helps ensure patients have what they need when it matters most.”
Did you know
We Are Blood is the sole supplier of blood to over 50 hospitals and medical groups across 10 counties in Central Texas.
The organization requires 200 donations per day to meet local demand, according to We Are Blood. These donations help save the lives of Central Texans, including cancer patients, children undergoing surgery, or someone experiencing a traumatic emergency.
