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During the summer months, the demand for blood donations remains constant, yet collections often decline due to school breaks and seasonal travel. Continued donor support is essential to ensure a stable blood supply. Schedule Now.
June 4 – June 22

The need for O positive donors is hotter than the Texas summer.

O positive whole blood and double red cell donors will receive a $25 e-gift card now through June 22.
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May 1 – June 30, 2025

Cool off in the water and dry off in style with a Carter BloodCare-branded towel.*

*While supplies last.
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Give for Texans

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June 14, 2025

Your blood donations make the world turn for patients in need. We’re proud to celebrate our donors on World Blood Donor Day.

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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
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.

Community Blood Supply
The need for blood is constant.
Critical Need Supply
Critical Need InformationCritical Need: Critical need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for less than one day.

B-

O-

Urgent Need Suplly
Urgent Need InformationUrgent Need: Urgent need means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals for 2-3 days.

Platelets

A+

A-

O+

Stable Supply
Stable Supply InformationStable Supply: Stable supply means the current community blood supply is enough to serve hospitals’ everyday demands.

AB+

AB-

B+

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.

CBC bus - this ride saves lives
Personal stories
Help a neighbor by donating blood.

Local donors save local lives: Carter BloodCare donors made the difference for these Texas patients.