September 1 – October 31, 2025
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Bring a buddy, get a buddy
Bring a buddy who has never donated blood with Carter BloodCare and receive a plush “blood buddy.” While supplies last. Promo valid at donor centers only, donors must mention the promotion to receive the appreciation gift.
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Give for Texans
“Our family is immensely grateful to all the selfless donors,” Raul’s daughter, Laisa, said. “Possibly giving my father and many others a few more months, if not years, with their loved ones.”
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The scariest shortage is O negative blood
First responders rely on O negative blood donors to be the first to respond and the last to hesitate. When there’s no time to waste, your blood can make a life or death difference.
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Be a legend.
The continuing myth adventures of Dr. Chupacabras
Go Behind the Scenes
Learn how your blood donation keeps our community’s rhythm alive
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QuickScreen
On the day of your donation, you may complete your donor history questionnaire online prior to your arrival.
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Ready to make a difference?
Learn if you can donate blood, how to prepare to donate blood, and what to expect about the donation process.
Blood types
The right type at the right time saves lives in your community. Learn more about your blood type and its use for local patients.
Critical Need 
Critical Need: Critical need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for less than one day.
Critical Need: Critical need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for less than one day.B-
Urgent Need Urgent Need: Urgent need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for 2-3 days.
Urgent Need: Urgent need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for 2-3 days.Platelets
O-
A-
Stable Supply Stable Supply: Stable supply means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals’ everyday demands.
Stable Supply: Stable supply means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals’ everyday demands.O+
A+
B+
AB+
AB-
Host a blood drive
Community blood drives save lives.
Our teams make it easy to host a blood drive at your school, college, place of worship, or business.
Personal stories
Help a neighbor by donating blood.
Local donors save local lives: Carter BloodCare donors made the difference for these Texas patients.
